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FA Opens Investigation Into Liverpool Goalkeeper Rafaela Borggräfe Over Alleged Discriminatory Remark

Liverpool says it followed protocol by referring the case to the governing body, pledging full cooperation.

Overview

  • The alleged comment was reportedly heard by staff and teammates during a pre-season squad photo session.
  • Borggräfe is understood to have denied the allegation during the ongoing proceedings, according to reports.
  • Liverpool issued a statement condemning discrimination and confirming the FA’s formal inquiry following the club’s internal steps.
  • The goalkeeper missed the WSL opener described by the head coach as an “internal issue,” then returned to training and was an unused substitute at Leicester.
  • Reports say she did not train on Thursday due to family reasons and was expected to join Friday’s session; she has yet to make her competitive debut since joining from Freiburg.