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FA to Investigate Alleged Racist Abuse by Newcastle United's Emre

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The Football Association (FA) has announced that it will be contacting Everton this week to investigate alleged racist abuse by Newcastle United midfielder Emre following a melee during their 3-0 defeat at Goodison Park on Saturday. The incident involved Emre allegedly making comments to Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard and defender Joleon Lescott, which were reported to the referee, Dermot Gallagher. The FA will now ask Everton for further information and will take any evidence provided from players or supporters seriously.

Key Takeaways:

  • The FA has received the referee's report, which mentions an allegation of racist abuse but does not confirm that the referee heard anything.
  • The FA will be contacting Everton to request further information and will discuss the matter with the club in the next few days.
  • Newcastle United midfielder Emre was involved in a melee with several Everton players, including goalkeeper Tim Howard and defender Joleon Lescott, after allegedly making racist comments.
  • Emre was booked for a foul on Joseph Yobo during the game and was subsequently restrained by several players.
  • Everton fans in the Gwladys Street terrace where the incident occurred were planning to write to the FA to report the alleged abuse.
  • Rookie Anderson da Silva has signed a six-month deal with Everton, donning the number 38 shirt.

Statistics:

  • 3-0: The scoreline of the game between Newcastle United and Everton.
  • 6 months: The duration of Anderson da Silva's contract with Everton.
  • 38: The number on the back of Anderson da Silva's jersey.
  • 1: The year it took for Everton to secure a deal to sign Anderson da Silva, who has finally signed with the club.

Sources:

  • "The FA will be writing to Everton to request any further information with which they can provide us. If we receive any evidence from players or supporters, we will treat it very seriously." - an FA spokesman.
  • "The FA have made contact with the club and we will be discussing the matter with them in the next few days." - Ian Ross, Everton's head of PR and External Affairs.

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