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UEFA investigating racism in Women’s Champions League tie

Rosengard's coach Jack Majgaard Jensen condemned alleged racist behavior in a Women's Champions League quarterfinal against Frankfurt.

UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Frankfurt after alleged racist behavior by the club's fans in their Women's Champions League quarterfinal win against Rosengard.

Rosengard forward Gaelle Enganamouit was named as a victim of racist abuse in the referee's report and UEFA will now investigate Wednesday's incident.

The official, Italy's Carina Vitulano, also paused the match for a short period during the second half and approached Frankfurt fans in order to deal with the issue.

"Disciplinary proceedings have been opened following the UEFA Women's Champions League quarterfinal between Frankfurt and Rosengard played on March 30 in Germany," read a short UEFA statement.