Heart of Midlothian have launched an investigation into allegations that fans directed racial abuse towards Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos during Sunday’s 1-1 draw between the Scottish Premiership teams. Colombia international Morelos was allegedly subjected to abuse from the stands as he celebrated scoring an equalizer in front of Hearts supporters. “The club is aware of an incident of alleged racism and is currently investigating it,” Hearts said in a statement. An English FA Cup fourth qualifying round match between Haringey Borough and Yeovil Town was abandoned on Saturday due reports of fans directing racist abuse at Haringey’s players. On Sunday, Championship (second-tier) side Bristol City said they were investigating allegations of racist language used by their fans during their 3-0 away defeat against Luton Town at Kenilworth Road a day earlier.

Source: National Post October 21, 2019 02:48 UTC