Daily Express

Leeds keeper faces FA race-row probe

- By David Anderson

LEEDS’ former Real Madrid keeper Kika Casilla is understood to be at the centre of an FA probe into alleged racist abuse.

The FA have confirmed they are investigat­ing allegation­s of comments made to Charlton’s Jonathan Leko during Leeds’

1-0 defeat at the Valley on Saturday.An FA spokespers­on said: “An allegation of discrimina­tion was included in the match official’s report and we are investigat­ing.” Charlton released a statement saying Leko, who is on loan from West Brom, was the player targeted. “Charlton Athletic can confirm that an allegation of racial abuse directed at Jonathan Leko by an opposing player during Saturday’s game against Leeds United was reported to referee John Brooks. The club will support Leko during the process.”

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