FINNISH FA chiefs have revealed UEFA have dropped their investigation into alleged racist abuse suffered by Glen Kamara because the Rangers midfielder does not want to make an official complaint.
The Ibrox star was at the centre of another racism incident when he played for his country in a Nations League at Montenegro this week and European football’s governing body immediately ordered a probe.
Kamara was previously abused by racist Czech defender Ondrej Kudela during a Europa League game at Ibrox where the Slavia Prague defender was handed a ten-match ban by UEFA.
However, the 26-year-old has declined to comment further after it was alleged he suffered abuse from an unnamed Montenegrin player and because of that, UEFA cannot investigate.
The Finnish FA stated: “Our team management and the players told the referee appointed by UEFA and the match delegate their views on the incident of racism in the match against Montenegro immediately after the match.
In the same context, the referee and the match delegate informed the Finnish team management that the matter was known to them and taken into account, which calmed down the situation that had aroused strong emotions after the game.
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“However, in the discussions held between us and UEFA on Tuesday, it has become clear that the match delegate’s report will not ultimately lead to an investigation.
“In UEFA’s system, the initiation of an investigation requires the player’s confirmation or the player’s own notification of the matter or confirmation of the matter by other players, officials or referees.
“Glen Kamara does not want to make an official announcement to UEFA or comment on the matter.
“So the suspicion of racism does not progress to UEFA’s disciplinary investigation.”
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Meanwhile, Kamara has spoken out over his future at Rangers as he admits a lack of game time has left him low on confidence.
He said: “The head coach decides the team. Whether I’m on the bench or on the pitch, I’ll do my job.
“I work hard, I just have to keep doing it. That’s the truth.
“Sometimes I know why I’m not in the starting line-up. I’ve talked to the manager sometimes after games or before a match.
“Of course, it’s difficult to have full confidence when I don’t get to play.
“I haven’t played in that many games now or started many. It hasn’t been easy.”
Before adding: “I have always dreamed of playing in the Premier League. And perhaps not just playing in the English Premier League, but in the Top Five leagues in general. They all interest me.
“Let’s see what happens.”
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