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FIFA dismiss Rhian Brewster's claims of racist abuse from Spanish player towards Morgan Gibbs-White during Under 17 World Cup final

A complaint of racist abuse against an England player during last summer's Under 17 World Cup final has been dismissed by FIFA.

The Football Association lodged a complaint after Rhian Brewster told The Guardian he had overheard a Spain player call his team-mate Morgan Gibbs-White a 'monkey' during the showpiece game in India, which England won.

However, FIFA's disciplinary committee has decided there is insufficient evidence to sanction the Spanish player.

Rhian Brewster said he overheard a Spain player being racist to Morgan Gibbs-White in Indiau00a0
Rhian Brewster said he overheard a Spain player being racist to Morgan Gibbs-White in India

A statement released on Thursday read: 'Following a thorough investigation, the disciplinary committee has decided to dismiss all charges in view of the lack of sufficient evidence that could corroborate the English player's claim.