Football NewsThe GuardianUnverified source· 26 Oct 2026
England Under-15s walk off pitch against Ireland in World Cup after racism allegation
Match in new Fifa competition abandonedEngland players refuse to resume matchEngland abandoned their Under-15 World Cup match against the Republic of Ireland on Monday after a player reported being subjected to a racist slur. Fifa confirmed it was investigating what happened in the final minute of the Group C fixture in Baku, Azerbaijan, when Ireland were leading 4-1.Footage showed an England player approaching the bench after an altercation. He is believed to have alleged an opponent called him a “monkey” and raised a complaint with the coaching staff, prompting England’s head coach, Matt Thorpe, to approach the referee. Continue reading...
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