FA investigates claim that Liverpool keeper Rafaela Borggräfe made racist comment during Cork trip

The alleged incident is understood to have been heard while Liverpool were preparing to take a squad photograph on their recent trip to Fota.

Liverpool's players and staff including Liverpool manager Gareth Taylor (centre) on the pitch after the Barclays Women's Super League match at Anfield. Pic: Peter Byrne/PA Wire.

The Football Association has launched a racism investigation after the Liverpool goalkeeper Rafaela Borggräfe allegedly made reference to skin colour in a comment overheard by some staff and teammates.

The alleged incident is understood to have been heard while Liverpool were preparing to take a squad photograph on their recent trip to Cork, where they underwent pre-season training for a couple of days in Fota, and the club are believed to have promptly looked into the matter internally.