Kuwait FA 'categorically rejects' claims Ireland U21 player was racially abused

"Kuwait Football Association condemns the announcement made by the Irish Football Association through its official Twitter account."

Darragh Burns of Republic of Ireland during the International friendly match against Kuwait U22's in Austria. Photo by Blaz Weindorfer/Sportsfile

The Kuwait Football Association has "categorically rejected" claims by the Football Association of Ireland that a racist remark was the reason the friendly between the nations was abandoned on Monday.

Ireland were leading 3-0 in the second half thanks to goals from Ollie O’Neill, Conor Carty, and debutant Aidomo Emakhu when the alleged incident occurred involving a Kuwaiti player in the direction of an Irish substitute.