US EditionLiverpool women’s goalkeeper investigated for alleged racism on pre-season camp
The Football Association is investigating Rafaela Borggrafe, who denies allegations of racial remarks made during a Liverpool Women's team photo session, with the club fully cooperating.
- Liverpool Women’s goalkeeper Rafaela Borggrafe is under investigation for allegedly using discriminatory language during a team photo-shoot before their opening WSL game this September.
- The incident reportedly occurred as Liverpool's squad prepared for a photograph ahead of their season opener against Everton earlier this month, leading the club to report it to the FA.
- Borggrafe, 25, joined Liverpool this summer from SC Freiburg on a free transfer but has not made her competitive debut and missed the opening 4-1 loss to Everton at Anfield.
- Liverpool launched an internal review, fully supports the ongoing FA investigation, and confirmed several teammates and staff overheard the alleged remarks during the photo session.
- The investigation underscores football’s broader condemnation of discrimination, and Borggrafe could face sanctions if found in breach of FA rules prohibiting improper conduct.
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Liverpool goalkeeper under investigation over alleged racism during pre-season
The Football Association has opened an investigation into Liverpool Women's goalkeeper Rafaela Borggrafe over allegations she used discriminatory language that referenced skin colour during a team photo session
The English football association FA has initiated an investigation against the German goalkeeper Rafaela Borggräfe, who had changed from SC Freiburg to FC Liverpool in the summer.
FA Investigating Liverpool Star Over Racism Allegation
The Football Association are reportedly investigating Liverpool women’s goalkeeper, Rafaela Borggrafe for allegedly using racist language. According to reports, the 25-year-old, who joined Liverpool from SC Freiburg in July, used an offensive and racial remark during the team’s preseason camp. An LFC spokesperson said: “Liverpool Football Club is aware of an alleged use of discriminatory language by an LFC Women’s player. “The Club has followed…
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