Terry to face Racism Charges

England captain John Terry will face a charge of using racist language towards Anton Ferdinand during a Premier League match, it has been confirmed.

Mr Terry is alleged to have used racist language towards the Queens Park Rangers player during Chelsea's 1-0 defeat at Loftus Road on 23 October.

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said Mr Terry was accused of a racially aggravated public order offence.
The 30-year-old has always denied making racist comments.
Police questioned the Chelsea captain under caution in November and a file on the matter was sent to the CPS at the beginning of December.

Alison Saunders, chief crown prosecutor for London, said: "I have today advised the Metropolitan Police that John Terry should be prosecuted for a racially aggravated public order offence following comments allegedly made during a football match between Queen's Park Rangers and Chelsea on 23 October.


It should be noted that Liverpool star, Luis Suarez was earlier handed an eight-match ban and a £40,000 fine by the Football Association after being found guilty of racially abusing Manchester United's Patrice Evra