Scottish police probing incidents in Rangers-Slavia game

Posted March 23, 2021 7:00 am

The Associated Press

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) - Scottish police are investigating claims of racial abuse and assault which are alleged to have taken place during and after a Europa League match between Glasgow club Rangers and Czech team Slavia Prague.

Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara has alleged he was the subject of 'œdeliberate and premeditated'ť racial abuse by Slavia defender OndÅ™ej KÃºdela during Thursday's game at Ibrox.

Slavia and KÃºdela denied those allegations, and the team claimed KÃºdela was punched after the game, which Slavia won 2-0 to advance to the quarterfinals.

'œOfficers are liaising with both clubs and enquiries are continuing,'ť Police Scotland said in a statement on Tuesday.

UEFA on Friday launched an investigation into the incidents.

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Rangers Glen Kamara, center, is held back by teammates as he reacts near the end of the Europa League Round of Sixteen soccer match between Rangers and Slavia Prague, at Ibrox Stadium, in Glasgow, Scotland, Thursday March 18, 2021. (Andrew Milligan/PA via AP) The Associated Press

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