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United complain to UEFA

08 Oct 2006 - 08:48:21

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Manchester United have made a formal complaint to UEFA about alleged racist conduct by Benfica fans during the recent Champions League clash between the two sides.

United won 1-0 inn Lisbon but insist several United players were subjected to racist abuse from parts of the Estadio Da Luz crowd.

A UEFA statement confirmed: "UEFA is investigating a written complaint made by Manchester United FC about alleged racist conduct by spectators at the UEFA Champions League Group F match against SL Benfica in Lisbon on 26 September.

"The English club has submitted the complaint, following allegations by United players that they were subject to abuse of a racist nature at the game in Portugal, which United won 1-0."