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Rising A-League star embroiled in racism probe
Football Australia is investigating if Melbourne City player Medin Memeti racially abused Brisbane Roar striker Justin Vidic, with precedent for suspension in similar past cases.
- On Tuesday, Football Australia confirmed it is investigating an allegation that Medin Memeti allegedly called Brisbane Roar striker Justin Vidic a 'gypsy' during the match at AAMI Park.
- Roar chief executive Kaz Patafta on Thursday said he discussed the alleged incident with a City official and wants Football Australia, with Australian Professional Leagues, to establish the facts.
- Disciplinary history shows precedent for suspension as Medin Memeti could face FA disciplinary and ethics committee if evidence supports the allegation, recalling Dean Bouzanis's five-game suspension in 2017.
- Post-Match tempers saw an all-in melee with Vidic remonstrating Memeti and a spat between Roar coach Michael Valkanis and City chief executive Brad Rowse, while Melbourne City had no comment.
- Memeti, a teenage City attacker with 10 starts and Young Socceroos honours last year, and Vidic, of Serbian descent, face reputational stakes as the Roar play Friday and City play Sunday.
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