Sydney FC midfielder Ali Abbas has accused unnamed Western Sydney Wanderers players of racially, religiously and culturally abusing him during Saturday's A-League match, won 3-1 by Sydney FC.
The Iraqi-born player told a television interviewer after the match that "we are not here to attack religion or culture; we are here to play football ... I come from a different country, I respect everyone here. I should get it back."
Sydney FC coach Frank Farina and his Wanderers counterpart Tony Popovic said they were not aware of any incidents.
On Sunday, Football Federation Australia said in a statement that Sydney FC indicated they would lodge a formal complaint, and that the claims would be investigated by a league tribunal or through mediation.
Sydney FC chief executive Tony Pignata said Abbas "was obviously very unhappy after the game ... with what happened."
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Alex Song talks up Premiership return
Barcelona midfielder Alex Song has added fuel to speculations linking him with a summer move to English Premier League.
The Cameroon star has been linked with England’s top clubs as he reportedly ponders Camp Nou exit, and it appears there is some truth in those rumours.
Alex Song has moved to confirm that he will be returning to the Premier League when he decides to leave the Catalans.
“I will return to England, that’s for sure. If I leave Barcelona one day, it will be to move to England,” Song confessed to beIN Sport.
Everything suggests the experienced midfielders is going to quit Camp Nou in the summer given that he is unhappy at the lack of playing time and club officials are planning a major squad overhaul.
Song never quite managed to nail down a regular starting berth at Barcelona, but he is, nonetheless, held in high regard by top European clubs.
His former club Arsenal, priced at 10/1 to defeat Bayern Munich tomorrow, are reportedly ready to try and lure the player back to the Emirates.
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