Referee Ramires to face no action from FA after complaint of racism by Jon Obi Mikel . European club reported Clattenburg after exchange with Jon Obi Mikel during Jon Obi Mikel match . FA say Ramires reported he had heard Clattenburg say `` shut up you monkey '' to Mikel . The English Football Association ( FA ) announced Thursday that their probe into the incident found Clattenburg did not say `` shut up you monkey '' to midfielder Jon Obi Mikel , as had been claimed by another of their players , Ramires . FA find there 's no case to answer but also say Mark Clattenburg made allegation in good faith .
Referee Ramires to face no action from FA after complaint of racism by Jon Obi Mikel . European club reported Clattenburg after exchange with Jon Obi Mikel during Jon Obi Mikel match . FA say Ramires reported he had heard Clattenburg say `` shut up you monkey '' to Mikel . FA find there 's no case to answer but also say Mark Clattenburg made allegation in good faith .