Liam Rosenior would take players off if he 'categorically heard' racist abuse

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior said he would take his players off the pitch if no action were to be taken in the event of racism during a game.

Speaking in the aftermath of allegations made by Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior on Tuesday that he was racially abused by Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni during a Champions League game, Rosenior said he would not allow a match to continue if he “categorically heard” racist abuse.

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