UEFA Investigating Incident of Alleged Racist Abuse During England vs. Serbia Match
England’s 1-0 victory over Serbia in Gelsenkirchen has become the subject of an investigation by UEFA for an incident of alleged racist abuse, according to a source at ESPN.
The complaint was not filed by the Football Association or any of the England players, who have no further details on the situation, as reported by ESPN. UEFA released a statement on Monday stating that the Football Association of Serbia is facing charges due to objects being thrown and the transmission of a provocative message that was deemed inappropriate for a sporting event. An Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector from UEFA will conduct an investigation concerning the alleged discriminatory behavior.
The source has confirmed to ESPN that the charges relate to a racist incident, which was identified by a spotter inside the stadium.
England secured their 1-0 victory in their Group C opener thanks to Jude Bellingham’s 13th-minute header. The fan in question was not removed from the stadium during the game.
England will face Denmark in Frankfurt on Thursday, the same day that Serbia takes on Slovenia.
Kosport Magazine’s Take
It is disheartening to hear of yet another incident of alleged racist abuse in the world of sports. This behavior has no place in our society, let alone in the game of football.
Kosport Magazine condemns all forms of discrimination and supports UEFA’s decision to launch an investigation. We hope that those responsible for the alleged abuse will be held accountable and that steps will be taken to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
We stand with the England team and all players who have been subjected to racism, and encourage the football community to continue fighting against this harmful behavior. Let’s make the beautiful game a safe and welcoming space for all, regardless of race, ethnicity, or any other identifying factor.
