UEFA open case against Porto

Published: Tuesday, 21. February, 2012 in category Europa League

UEFA have opened disciplinary proceedings against Porto after Manchester City claimed that two of their players were racially abused.

Balotelli: Abused in Portugal

City lodged a written complaint with European football's governing body after their 2-1 Europa League victory at the Estadio Dragao last week.

There were suspected outbreaks of monkey chanting aimed at Mario Balotelli and Yaya Toure during last Thursday's match. It appeared most noticeable when Balotelli was substituted 12 minutes from the end.

UEFA announced in a statement: "Following a complaint lodged by Manchester City FC, UEFA has today opened disciplinary proceedings against FC Porto for the improper conduct of supporters (article 11 bis of the UEFA disciplinary degulations) during their UEFA Europa League round of 32 first-leg match against Manchester City FC last week.

"The UEFA control and disciplinary body will deal with the case on 29 March."