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Rovers get FA help over 'racism' Uefa admits racism evidence fears
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The Football Association has vowed to help Blackburn pursue any allegations of racism against striker Benni McCarthy in a Uefa Cup tie on Thursday. Uefa says it may be difficult to find evidence that Blackburn striker Benni McCarthy was racially abused during a Uefa Cup tie against Wisla Krakow.
Rovers have alleged McCarthy was the victim of racist abuse during Rovers' 2-1 victory against Wisla Krakow. Rovers allege that McCarthy was the target of racist comments during their 2-1 win and say they may pursue it.
FA spokesman Adrian Bevington said: "If that is the case it is very disturbing. We treat these allegations seriously and we'll work with the club and Uefa." But Uefa spokesman William Gaillard said: "We have no reason to doubt his word, but the problem will be finding hard evidence to pass any sanctions."
Rovers boss Mark Hughes said: "Comments of a racist nature were made to Benni." The Football Association says it will help Blackburn pursue these claims.
He added: "Benni was upset at the end because of these comments that were made to him during the game. Comments of a racist nature were made to Benni Rovers boss Mark Hughes
FA spokesman Adrian Bevington said: "If this is the case it is very disturbing. We treat these allegations seriously and we'll work with the club and Uefa.
"Unfortunately we have seen the recent trend where when our clubs have gone away in Europe or the national side has gone away, we've seen them encounter situations of racism.
"We'll wait and see what Blackburn have to say, I'm sure they will be in contact with us if that was the case."
Rovers boss Mark Hughes said the club would definitely take up the matter with European football's governing body.
"Comments of a racist nature were made to Benni," said Hughes.
"Benni was upset at the end because of these comments that were made to him during the game.
"We will speak to Uefa and make it clear to them who we think was involved."We will speak to Uefa and make it clear to them who we think was involved.
"I will speak to the Uefa delegate at some stage to make our point."I will speak to the Uefa delegate at some stage to make our point.
"It's unfortunate that something like this will tend to overshadow a great performance.""It's unfortunate that something like this will tend to overshadow a great performance."
Bevington said the FA was keen to help Uefa stamp out racism across Europe after a spate of incidents over the past couple of years.
"Unfortunately we have seen the recent trend where when our clubs have gone away in Europe or the national side has gone away, we've seen them encounter situations of racism," he said.
"We'll wait and see what Blackburn have to say, I'm sure they will be in contact with us if that was the case."