Udinese giving 'full support' to striker Keinan Davis over 'disgraceful' racial abuse

The English forward claimed that Alberto Dossena, an Italian defender from the Sardinian team, directed a racist insult at him.

"Udinese Calcio wishes to express its full support for Keinan Davis following the disgraceful racist insults he was subjected to by an opposition player during this afternoon's game," Udinese stated.

"The club strongly condemns such despicable behaviour, which causes serious harm to the image and the values of the sport we love."

Davis reported the racial abuse to the match officials and received a yellow card in the tense closing stages of the match, but it was later withdrawn.

The 28 year old later posted on Instagram that Dossena had referred to him as a monkey, a claim that Dossena rejected on the platform.