Kerala Blasters decry 'racial abuse' of its player in ISL match

Updated: Sep 23 2023 12:51AM

Kochi, Sep 22 (PTI) Kerala Blasters Football Club on Friday expressed "deep disappointment" and concern over an incident of alleged racism during its Indian Super League match with Bengaluru FC here.

Reportedly, Bengaluru FC player Ryan Williams had allegedly racially abused Kerala Blasters defender Aiban Dohling during the inaugural match of the league's 10th season at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium on Thursday.

The alleged incident took place at the 82nd minute of the match in which Kerala Blasters won.

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