FIFA stress ‘zero-tolerance policy’ as Ireland U21 match abandoned over racism claims

19 June 2023; Aidomo Emakhu of Republic of Ireland, centre, celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the International friendly match between the Republic of Ireland U21's and Kuwait U22's at Parktherme Arena in Bad Radkersburg, Austria. Picture: Blaz Weindorfer/Sportsfile

FIFA will take a “zero tolerance” approach if allegations of racism which led to the abandonment of two friendly matches played on Monday are found proven.

The Republic of Ireland Under-21s’ match against Kuwait Under-22s in Austria was called off after an allegation that a Kuwaiti player racially abused one of Ireland’s substitutes.