Cardiff launch investigation to identify fan who made alleged racist gesture to opposition captain | OneFootball

League One side Cardiff City have condemned the “repugnant behaviour” of a fan who allegedly made a racist gesture to Lincoln captain Tendayi Darikwa during Saturday’s 2-0 home defeat and are taking steps to identify the individual.

The club said they were “disgusted” by the incident, which occurred while Darikwa was celebrating the Imps taking a 55th-minute lead.

Cardiff have reported it to South Wales Police and are in talks with the Football Association.

It followed a report of a vape being thrown at Lincoln goalkeeper George Wickens during the game.

“The club has a zero-tolerance approach to racism and all forms of discrimination. We are committed to doing our part to eliminate it from our game and society,” said a statement.

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Cardiff were charged following alleged homophobic chanting during their game against Chelsea in December (Nick Potts/PA) (PA Wire)

“Initial reports had implied that there may have been misinterpretation but having completed an internal investigation and sought witness statements, it is our firm opinion that this is definitively not the case.

“We ask supporters to help with any information pertaining to the individual’s identity, or indeed for the person to make themselves known to the club amidst an ongoing police investigation.

“We are disgusted by this repugnant behaviour and the impact it has had on those affected.”

Cardiff were formally charged by the FA last month following alleged homophobic chanting during their Carabao Cup quarter-final defeat by Chelsea in December.

The club issued a statement condemning the alleged chanting during the match.

The statement read: “As an inclusive club that positions itself at the heart of our community, we strongly condemn the language of identified individuals and fully support South Wales Police’s commitment to holding persons responsible.

“No form of discrimination is tolerated at our club, nor should it ever be in society. Supporters are reminded that such behaviour is criminal and is treated as this whenever identified.”