Spanish football chiefs to dismiss Diakhaby racism claim for lack of evidence

Valencia's French defender Mouctar Diakhaby seen here playing against Real Sociedad walked off the pitch in the game against Cadiz AFP/JOSE JORDANMADRID: The investigating judge of the Spanish Football Federation is set to dismiss allegations of racism which prompted Valencia defender Mouctar Diakhaby to walk off the pitch in a La Liga game with Cadiz due to lack of evidence.

A furious Diakhaby walked off the field after being involved in a heated exchange with Cala and claimed the Spanish player had used a racist slur towards him in the first half of Valencia's game in Cadiz three weeks ago. The players later resumed the match without Diakhaby, with the club claiming they were told they would be punished if they refused to return.Valencia said Friday"they regret this proposal and hope that the Competition Committee will succeed in clarifying the matter".Diakhaby, a 24-year-old former Lyon player who has been at Valencia since 2018, insisted that he had been racially insulted, adding:"That is intolerable, I cannot allow that and you have all seen my reaction.

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