England Under-15s walk off after racism claim
England's under-15 team walked off the pitch against Ireland after a racism allegation. BBC News and The Guardian said the Under-15 World Cup match in Azerbaijan was abandoned. An England player reported a racist slur near the end of the game.
England abandoned their Under-15 World Cup match against the Republic of Ireland on Monday after a racism allegation. BBC News and The Guardian reported the walk-off in Azerbaijan. An England player approached the bench near the end of the match and made a complaint to coaching staff.
Match footage showed England staff relaying the complaint to the referee. They alleged a racist slur had been said and called their players off. England players then refused to resume. The game was abandoned.
The Republic of Ireland camp denied wrongdoing on the early pages. Football officials said they would review video and statements. FIFA's new youth competition now faces an integrity probe on its opening days.
Youth tournaments have seen walk-offs before when players report abuse. Governing bodies usually open rapid investigations. No suspension or fine was announced Monday night on the pages.
What we know: England walked off after a racism allegation and the match was abandoned.
What we don't: What investigators will conclude about the alleged slur.
Where outlets agree BBC News and The Guardian report England walked off and the Under-15 World Cup match was abandoned.
Where they differ The cited reports agree on the key facts so far.