Man United begins investigation on alleged racist incident during Liverpool at Old trafford

A spectator among Manchester United's home support is alleged to have been involved in a racist incident during the 1-1 draw against Liverpool.

Published : Oct 21, 2019 22:59 IST

The club confirmed a person was removed from the Old Trafford stadium and that it is looking into the situation with urgency.
The club confirmed a person was removed from the Old Trafford stadium and that it is looking into the situation with urgency.
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The club confirmed a person was removed from the Old Trafford stadium and that it is looking into the situation with urgency.

Manchester United is investigating after a fan in the home section at Old Trafford was alleged to have engaged in racial abuse during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Liverpool in the Premier League.

The club confirmed a person was removed from the stadium and that it is looking into the situation with urgency.

A United spokesperson said: "We are aware of an incident at yesterday's [Sunday] game where an individual in the home section has allegedly engaged in racial abuse.

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"The individual was identified and ejected from the stadium. We are currently investigating the matter as a priority.

"Racism and all forms of discrimination are completely unacceptable and do not reflect the values of our club."

United did not comment on a potential punishment, though Liverpool will be in favour of "the strongest possible action" should someone be found guilty.

The Reds also praised United's immediacy in beginning an investigation.

 

A spokesperson from the Anfield club said: "Liverpool Football Club takes all allegations of this manner extremely seriously and will support the strongest possible action being taken against anyone found to be responsible.

"At this stage it would be inappropriate to comment further on the alleged incident itself other than to welcome the swiftness with which Manchester United have launched an investigation and support their stance that racism and discrimination must be treated with zero tolerance."

 

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