September 16 – The Scottish Football Association is examining allegations of racism during a Scottish Premier League game last weekend.
Celtic’s Bulgarian winger Aleksandar Tonev allegedly verbally abused Aberdeen defender Shay Logan, who is black.
SFA President Campbell Ogilvie said his organisation had received a complaint as part of the referee’s report. Aberdeen had complained that Tonev had made a racist remark toward Logan in the second half.
Tonev was making his Celtic debut after joining on a one-year loan deal from Aston Villa. Celtic vehemently denied the claim. “We have spoken to the player and he has stated that the accusation made is not true,” a statement said.
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