A Inglaterra abandonou o campo durante partida contra a Irlanda pela Copa do Mundo sub-15, após um jogador denunciar ter sido chamado de macaco por um adversário. A Fifa abriu investigação sobre o caso. O técnico Matt Thorpe pediu o afastamento aos 40 minutos do segundo tempo. A comissão irlandesa negou a acusação e houve discussão entre as equipes.
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England leaves field during match
The England squad walked off the pitch during their World Cup U-15 match against Ireland on Monday, citing alleged racist abuse from opponents. The decision came after a player reported being called a racial slur by an Irish player, prompting immediate tension on the field.
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Fifa opens investigation
Following the incident, FIFA announced it would investigate the allegations of racial discrimination. The governing body aims to determine the validity of the claims and assess potential sanctions against the involved parties.
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Reactions from staff
The Irish coaching staff denied the accusations, leading to a heated exchange between the teams' backroom personnel. England's head coach Matt Thorpe formally requested his players leave the field at the 40-minute mark, halting the match proceedings.