Sunday, October 27, 2013

Toure meets FIFA official over racism claim

Manchester City's Toure celebrates after scoring during their English League Cup soccer match against Wigan Athletic at The Etihad Stadium in Manchester By William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure met a top official with soccer's governing body on Sunday to discuss allegations that he was the victim of racial abuse from fans during a match in Russia in midweek. The Ivory Coast international held talks with FIFA vice-president Jeffrey Webb at Stamford Bridge on the day his City team were beaten 2-1 by Premier League title rivals Chelsea. A City spokesman confirmed the meeting took place but would not comment on the discussions. Webb is also president of CONCACAF and the head of an anti-racism task force at ...








via Sports News Headlines - Yahoo News UK http://uk.news.yahoo.com/toure-meets-fifa-official-over-racism-claim-201637757--sow.html

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