• Premier League

Terry welcomes FA investigation over race row

ESPN staff
October 26, 2011
John Terry remains confident of clearing his name © PA Photos
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Chelsea captain John Terry says he would "welcome" an investigation by the FA into the alleged incident of racial abuse involving he and QPR's Anton Ferdinand.

Terry said that he would fight to clear his name and invited the news in a brief statement which read: ''I welcome the FA enquiry and look forward to clearing my name as soon as possible. Until then I have no further comment.''

The England defender and Ferdinand have known each other for over 10 years as the former played for the same boys' team as Ferdinand's brother, Rio, as a youth.

The QPR defender is yet to speak publicly on the matter, but he has been offered the full backing of his club over the alleged incident.

Earlier, QPR stated their desire to "draw a line" under the row. Club chairman Tony Fernandes said: "Queens Park Rangers Football Club does not condone racism in any way, shape or form. As a club, we will provide our players with our unequivocal support when alleged incidents like this occur."

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