England-Republic of Ireland U15 World Cup game ends over alleged racism
Summary
England left its Under-15 World Cup match against the Republic of Ireland after an England player reported an alleged racist slur. The referee abandoned the Group C game, with Ireland leading 4-1; FIFA said it is collecting reports and will refer the matter to its independent disciplinary committee.Key Facts
- The incident occurred in the final minute of the match in Baku, Azerbaijan.
- After an altercation between players, an England player approached the bench and made a complaint to coaching staff.
- England’s coaching staff reported an alleged racist slur to the referee and called the players off the pitch.
- FIFA said the referee abandoned the match after England refused to continue.
- The incident is under investigation, and FIFA is gathering official reports.
- The Football Association and the Football Association of Ireland were contacted for comment.
- England was scheduled to play Zimbabwe next, while the Republic of Ireland was scheduled to face Cambodia.
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