Table of Contents
- Withdrawal from the Youth Tournament
- Details of the Incident
- Club's Response
- Safeguarding Measures
- Official Club Statement
QPR has withdrawn from a youth tournament in Milan following a player experiencing appalling racist abuse.
The Rs were participating in the Winter Cup when one of the players in the Under-13 squad faced racism from an opposing player after one of their matches on Saturday.
QPR has exited the tournament in Milan after a player was subjected to egregious racial abuseCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
The club decided, despite advancing to the next round, that they would not continue participating in the tournament.
Academy Director Alex Carroll expressed pride in how the young players managed the situation.
He emphasized that the club maintains a ‘zero-tolerance’ policy on discrimination and will always take necessary measures to protect its players.
The young athletes are expected to return to London tonight, with the club's safeguarding team in contact with those affected by the incident.
Carroll stated: “It is unfortunate to find ourselves in such a situation.
“Providing our young players with opportunities to participate in tournaments in different countries is immensely beneficial for their development.
“However, we uphold a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of discrimination and will always take necessary actions to safeguard our players.
“We are extremely proud of how our boys handled a very challenging situation.
QPR can confirm its withdrawal from the Winter Cup, a youth tournament in Milan.
— QPR FC (@QPR) December 14, 2025
This decision was made after one of our U13 players experienced racist abuse from an opponent on Saturday.
Despite advancing to the next stage, we will not continue our participation.
“The club’s safeguarding team is now reaching out to those affected by this incident.”
A club statement read: “QPR can confirm its decision to withdraw its players from the Winter Cup, a youth tournament held in Milan.
“This action was taken after one of our U13 players was subjected to racist abuse from an opposing player at the end of our match on Saturday, December 13th.
“Although we advanced to the next stage of the competition, the club has chosen not to continue its involvement.”
Why did QPR withdraw from the tournament?
QPR withdrew from the tournament due to a player being subjected to racist abuse from an opposing player.
What is QPR's stance on discrimination?
QPR has a zero-tolerance policy on all forms of discrimination and takes necessary steps to protect its players.
What support is being provided to affected players?
The club's safeguarding team is in contact with the players impacted by the incident to provide support.
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