Uefa investigating racism towards England players
Uefa is investigating an allegation of racist chanting towards England players during their Euro 2024 opener on Sunday.
The governing body announced it would conduct a disciplinary investigation into “alleged discriminatory behaviour” following England’s 1-0 victory.
It is not known who made the complaint but it is understood it did not come from the England camp.
Anti-discrimination organisation Fare is known to have had observers at the Arena AufSchalke during the Group C game in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
Meanwhile, the Serbian Football Association has been charged by Uefa after objects were allegedly thrown during the game.
The charges also include “transmitting a provocative message unfit for a sports event”.
Earlier, the Kosovo Football Federation said it had made a complaint to Uefa about the “display of flags, slogans and chants by Serbian fans”, which it said contained “political and racist messages against Kosovo”.
European football’s governing body said: “The Uefa Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB) will decide on the matter in due course.
“Furthermore, a Uefa Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector will conduct a disciplinary investigation regarding alleged discriminatory behaviour.”
England defeated Serbia with Jude Bellingham’s 13th-minute header.
Police said eight people had been temporarily detained following a brawl between England and Serbia fans before the game, seven from Serbia.