GOLAZONEWSEngland Under-15s abandon match against Ireland following racism allegation
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- England players walked off the pitch during a match against the Republic of Ireland.
- The incident occurred in the final minute of the Group C fixture in Baku.
- FIFA has launched an investigation into the alleged racist slur.
England’s Under-15 side abandoned their World Cup fixture against the Republic of Ireland on Monday following an allegation of racial abuse. The match, part of a new FIFA tournament held in Baku, Azerbaijan, was halted in the final minute while Ireland held a 4-1 lead.
According to reports, an England player approached his team's bench after an altercation on the pitch. The player is believed to have alleged that an opponent used a racist slur against him. Following the complaint to the coaching staff, the England squad refused to continue the game. FIFA has confirmed it is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the abandonment.