English Championship club Bristol City are investigating allegations of racist language used by their fans during their 3-0 away defeat against Luton Town at Kenilworth Road. “Bristol City are a family club which celebrates diversity and inclusivity… the club naturally condemns any form of abuse or racist language,” the club, who play in the second tier in England, said in a statement https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/club-statement-2 on their website on Sunday. “Action will be taken against anyone behaving in a racist manner at a Bristol City match, who has purchased their ticket or season card through the club as well as reporting them to the relevant authorities. Meanwhile, British media reported that the Metropolitan Police were investigating the allegations by Haringey after the alleged incidents at Coles Park Stadium. England’s black players were subjected to racist abuse during a Euro 2020 qualifier against Bulgaria in Sofia on Monday.

Source: National Post October 20, 2019 15:00 UTC