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FA Opens Probe Into Liverpool Goalkeeper Rafaela Borggräfe Over Alleged Racist Remarks

Liverpool says it reported the allegation to the FA under its discrimination protocol.

Seit dem Sommer in Liverpool: Rafaela Borggräfe
Beim FC Liverpool soll es einen rassistischen Vorfall um DFB-Keeperin Rafaela Borggräfe gegeben haben.

Overview

  • The FA opened the case on September 19 after Liverpool notified the governing body of an allegation of discriminatory language.
  • The incident is alleged to have occurred during the team's preseason training camp.
  • Liverpool issued a statement condemning discrimination, pledging full support for the investigation and declining further comment during the process.
  • The Guardian reported the remark related to a teammate's skin color during a team photo session, a detail not confirmed by the club or FA.
  • Borggräfe has yet to play for Liverpool, missed the September 7 WSL opener due to an “internal matter” and temporarily returned to Germany, according to manager Gareth Taylor.