(CNN) Rangers manager Steven Gerrard says he hopes the alleged racism directed at his player Glen Kamara during a match on Thursday does not get "brushed under the carpet." Following his side's 0-2 Europa League defeat to Slavia Prague, Gerrard spoke to the media where he confirmed that Kamara told him that he was racially abused by Slavia's Ondrej Kudela. The incident occurred late in the match when Kudela was seen saying something into Kamara's ear with his hand covering his mouth. CNN could not immediately confirm what was said, but Kamara and a nearby teammate reacted instantly, sparking a melee between both teams at the Ibrox Stadium. Slavia Prague has outright denied the claims in a statement on the club's website.

Source: CNN March 19, 2021 10:58 UTC