Liverpool goalkeeper's alleged racist remark: Football Association launches investigation

The Football Association has launched an investigation into alleged discriminatory language used by Liverpool Women’s goalkeeper Rafaela Borggrafe. According to reports from Britain’s PA news agency, the comments were overheard by teammates and staff during a recent squad photo-shoot. The matter was then raised internally before being referred to the FA. Liverpool confirmed the development in a statement on Friday. “The club has followed its protocols to the fullest extent and the alleged incident has been reported to the FA, which is conducting an investigation with our full support,” the statement read.“We condemn all forms of discrimination; it has no place in football or society. We are unable to comment further while the investigation is ongoing,” the club added. Borggrafe, 25, joined Liverpool in July from Freiburg on a free transfer but has yet to make her debut in the Women’s Super League. She was not included in the squad for the opening-day 4-1 defeat to Everton but returned to training afterwards and was listed as an unused substitute in last weekend’s 1-0 loss to Leicester City. Liverpool are scheduled to face Aston Villa in their next league fixture on Sunday. The FA has not provided a timeline for the outcome of its inquiry.Meanwhile, the senior men's side pulled off a thrilling late win over Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League thanks to a late goal from Virgil van Dijk. This then resulted in Atletico boss Diego Simeone 'clashing' with Liverpool supporters and being sent off as a result.