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Euro 2020: Rudiger will NOT face any action over biting Pogba incident

UEFA have announced Antonio Rudiger will face no action after he was accused of biting Paul Pogba during France's 1-0 Euro 2020 win over Germany.

The Germany defender appeared to make contact with his mouth on France midfielder Pogba's back in Tuesday's Group F opener at the Allianz Arena in Munich.

Manchester United man Pogba initially reacted in shock, but later insisted Rudiger should face no punishment.

Germany defender Antonio Rudiger looked to bite France midfielder Paul Pogba at Euro 2020

Germany defender Antonio Rudiger looked to bite France midfielder Paul Pogba at Euro 2020

Rudiger was caught on camera leaning in to Pogba's back but the German will not face action

Rudiger was caught on camera leaning in to Pogba's back but the German will not face action

On Wednesday, Rudiger moved to clarify the situation, insisting he did not bite Pogba, and the Chelsea defender is understood to harbour regrets over the incident.