"The Football Association has launched a racism investigation after the Liverpool goalkeeper Rafaela Borggrafe 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, and the club are believed to have promptly looked into the matter internally. The player's representatives were contacted by the Guardian on Wednesday and no response has yet been received."
"However, Borggrafe is understood to have denied the allegations during the course of the ongoing proceedings. The club's investigation was ongoing at the time when Borggrafe who signed for the English team this summer on a free transfer from SC Freiburg missed their first competitive match of the season, September's WSL Merseyside derby at Anfield. When speaking in relation to that loss to Everton, explaining the German keeper's absence, the Liverpool head coach, Gareth Taylor, said that was down to an internal club issue."
"Liverpool Football Club is aware of an alleged use of discriminatory language by an LFC Women's player. 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. 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 Football Association has opened a racism investigation into an alleged remark about skin colour by Liverpool goalkeeper Rafaela Borggrafe, reportedly overheard by staff and teammates while preparing for a squad photograph. Liverpool conducted an internal inquiry and reported the matter to the FA. Borggrafe has denied the allegations during ongoing proceedings. She missed Liverpool's first competitive match of the season amid the internal investigation, with the head coach describing her absence as an internal issue; she later returned to training and was named as an unused substitute. The club condemned discrimination and said it is supporting the FA investigation.
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