Western Sydney Wanderers player Roly Bonevacia 'racially abused' by Adelaide fans

Western Sydney Wanderers player Roly Bonevacia has alleged members of the crowd at Coopers Stadium made racist comments.

Western Sydney Wanderers midfielder Roly Bonevacia says he was racially abused at the Boxing Day game.

Western Sydney Wanderers midfielder Roly Bonevacia says he was racially abused at the Boxing Day game. Source: AAP

Western Sydney Wanderers midfielder Roly Bonevacia has taken to social media alleging Adelaide United fans at Coopers Stadium on Boxing Day made racist comments.

After Wednesday's 2-2 A-League draw the Dutchman tweeted that he had heard the slurs during his 86-minute stint on the field.

"Next time keep the racist comments to yourself @AdelaideUnited fans!!" Bonevacia wrote on Twitter.


"Don't ruin the game! #sayno."

Football Federation Australia (FFA) has been made aware of an incident and is working closely with both clubs and Adelaide Venue Management to determine what occurred.

"FFA condemns any form of racist or non-inclusive remarks and will not tolerate it at any time," the organisation said, via a statement.
Roly Bonevacia has alleged some Adelaide fans made racist comments.
Roly Bonevacia has alleged some Adelaide fans made racist comments. Source: AAP
Last month a Wanderers fan was ejected from a game for directing a racist comment towards Brisbane goalkeeper Jamie Young, who is of Sri Lankan and Scottish descent.


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