FAI outrage following racist attack towards two underage Ireland players
The incidents took place in the Torneo Della Nazioni tournament in Italy when three separate comments were made to two different Irish players.
A FAI statement said: 'The FAI can confirm that we have reported incidents of racism directed towards our players during the Ireland Boys Under-15s match with UAE on Thursday.
'Three separate comments, made towards two Irish players, have been reported to match officials and organisers of the Torneo Della Nazioni tournament in Italy.
'The FAI does not tolerate any form or racism towards our players or staff, be it on a football pitch, at a stadium or online.
'Following another recent act of racism towards an Under-17s Ireland player in March, the FAI condemns such acts and expect a full investigation into the incidents that took place with appropriate action to be taken."
Ireland Boys Under-15s head coach, Jason Donohue, added: 'As players and staff we are appalled that we still have players subjected to racism in youth football.
'Football is a global game that welcomes everybody and there is no place for racist behaviour.
'The players involved have our support, as do their families and teammates. We have a duty to our players and staff, present and future, to call out incidents like this and fully expect the relevant bodies to investigate this and apply strong disciplinary action.'
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