Kiko Casilla: Leeds goalkeeper charged by FA over alleged racist abuse of Jonathan Leko
The IndependentSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Kiko Casilla has been charged by the Football Association for using “abusive or insulting words” after it was alleged the Leeds United goalkeeper racially abused Charlton’s Jonathan Leko. “It is alleged that, contrary to Rule E3, the Leeds United goalkeeper used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Charlton Athletic player during an EFL Championship fixture on 28 September 2019. “Kiko Casilla has until 12 November 2019 to provide a response.” Leeds immediately released a statement upon the FA’s announcement saying Casilla “strenuously denies” the charge. “Leeds United Football Club acknowledges the charge from the FA today relating to Kiko Casilla and an alleged breach of FA Rule E3 during our Sky Bet Championship match with Charlton Athletic at The Valley in September,” the statement read.
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Leeds goalkeeper Kiko Casilla banned for eight games for racially abusing Jonathan Leko
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