UEFA have come under fire for their response to the 'barbaric' racist abuse that forced QPR's under-18s to walk off the pitch during a pre-season friendly.
Owner Tony Fernandes labelled their refusal to get involved in situation, other than to inform the Spanish FA, as worse than disgraceful.
The Hoops youngsters took matters into their own hands after being on the receiving end vile treatment by Spanish side AD Nervion last week, an act Fernandes said made him 'proud'.
The team, led by former striker Paul Furlong, were allegedly subjected to monkey noises and 'n*****' taunts during the second half of the match before taking a stand with their walk-off.
QPR CEO Lee Hoos demanded UEFA take 'the strongest possible action' against AD Nervion.
But European football's governing body insisted this issue, which was also condemned by anti-discrimination organisation Kick It Out, is outside of their remit.
They said: 'The fight to eliminate racism, discrimination and intolerance from football is a major priority for our organization.
'Discriminatory behaviour is not tolerated in UEFA's competitions. Any such behaviour would fall under Article 14 of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations.
While UEFA will continue its fight to eliminate all forms of discrimination in football, the organisation's disciplinary bodies can only take action for incidents that take place in UEFA competitions.
'All incidents occurring in domestic matches fall under the jurisdiction of the relevant national association, while those occurring in friendly matches fall under the jurisdiction of FIFA.' Fernandes said in his posts on Twitter: 'Racism has no space in any of my thinking. What happened in Spain to my under 18 players is a disgrace.
'But what is worse is the response of @UEFA who just said they would inform the Spanish FA. They should take a much harder line. #StopRacism 'It is brainless and frankly barbaric how a kid under 18 has to put up with this. I'm so proud that our team walked off the pitch. Come on @UEFA start leading and start making a difference. Sport plays a huge part.'
Vasailnpt
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Yea we different but you don't gotta discriminate and insult.
Your right mate they still not apologised for the heysul in 85🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫
Vasailnpt
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the same thing happens to Ryan Brewster at 2017 under 17 world cup and they condermed now this year again
Liverpool players known for diving were do you want me to start
AmericanNinja101
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If you are born black it's like automatically the world is against you. This is just disgraceful and totally disgusting by these scums. Uefa is a joke
Anyone/Everyone can be racist but discriminating is worst.
tahjSR4
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Yeah blacks get more insults than others.
Exactly, but I won't dismiss other races being racially abused but blacks get the worst of it.
Hensang
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the same thing happens to Ryan Brewster at 2017 under 17 world cup and they condermed now this year again
AmericanNinja101
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Yes but that problem is not as bad as the black racism problem because nobody is calling them monkeys, throwing bananas at them, calling them the n word and stuff like that
Yeah blacks get more insults than others.
tahjSR4
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It's not happening*
Yes but that problem is not as bad as the black racism problem because nobody is calling them monkeys, throwing bananas at them, calling them the n word and stuff like that
JohnMc2018
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I respect them for walking off the pitch, we need to make a stand against racism and send a message.
Soeelnpsy
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What do u expect from UEFA when u have an Eastern European Racist with inferiority complex as President
Immanuel2
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EUFA I expected a lot from you, you are to protect these players no matter what. But when you refuse to stand for them in such circumstances then what are you promoting? Am disappointed in the board. Maybe them too are Racist
AmericanNinja101
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If you are born black it's like automatically the world is against you. This is just disgraceful and totally disgusting by these scums. Uefa is a joke
It's not happening*
AmericanNinja101
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I don't see this happening to a white person, it's always the other way around.
You don't see it but it doesn't mean it's happening, where I live many white kids get discriminated unless you act like "one of them".
metbcekmp
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So Everyone is vocal When it comes to racism against African Origin people ... When some players go to China or this thing 👇🏼 they tend to ignore ! Racism is not just against Black people this is racism too and I ask Afers to be respectful
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I can’t believe your reported and got my comment deleted cause it got a few like. Learn to take a joke or two
tahjSR4
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Not really but people are bound to hate your race even if your white.
I don't see this happening to a white person, it's always the other way around.
Sid8ive
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So Everyone is vocal When it comes to racism against African Origin people ... When some players go to China or this thing 👇🏼 they tend to ignore ! Racism is not just against Black people this is racism too and I ask Afers to be respectful
AmericanNinja101
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If you are born black it's like automatically the world is against you. This is just disgraceful and totally disgusting by these scums. Uefa is a joke
Not really but people are bound to hate your race even if your white.
AmericanNinja101
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enough of this racism nonsense for crying out loud we are all human beings but we are all different! what's wrong with that?
Yea we different but you don't gotta discriminate and insult.
fauopsuy
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EUFA you are such a disgrace. a they claimed it is outside their remit, both teams are from Europe isn't it? Whether it it "outside their remit " or not, they SHOULD take action. Does EUFA condone such behaviour? Young boys should not be subject to such behaviour. Why do most white people think that they are a superior race? Coloured humans should also be respected. Coloured peoples do not go around chanting "white monkeys" at white people.
tahjSR4
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If you are born black it's like automatically the world is against you. This is just disgraceful and totally disgusting by these scums. Uefa is a joke
ishti
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But UEFA will investigate a bogus email leak against City. They are disgrace to the football.
XxkingXx789
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enough of this racism nonsense for crying out loud we are all human beings but we are all different! what's wrong with that?
AmericanNinja101
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Say No To Racism