A racism case involving the Republic of Ireland was closed by FIFA due to insufficient evidence, reports RTE.
The Republic of Ireland Under-21 substitute was accused of racial abuse during a friendly match against Kuwait Under-22s in Austria on June 19.
In response to the alleged incident, the Irish players left the field and the match was abandoned, reports RTE.
In September it was reported that the FAI had lodged a formal complaint with FIFA over the matter, but FIFA, world football’s governing body, has now confirmed that the matter has been closed.
The FAI said at the time of the alleged incident: “The comment was heard by a number of Ireland players, who reported this immediately to match officials as well as to members of the Ireland and Kuwait team staff. Due to the nature of the remark made and with no affirmative action in relation to it from our opponents, the game was abandoned. FAI staff and players were fully in support with this decision. The FAI has offered its full and unequivocal support to the player who was subjected to racism and to his team-mates. The FAI does not tolerate any racism towards any of our players or staff,” reports RTE.
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