The Football Association will not impose any disciplinary measures against Manchester United supporters following offensive chants directed at Phil Foden during the recent Manchester derby, despite publicly condemning the abuse.
The derby, which ended goalless at Old Trafford, was marred by disturbing chants from sections of the home crowd aimed at Phil Foden and his mother, Claire Rowlands. Clips of the abuse have circulated widely on social media, prompting outrage from fans and pundits alike.
According to reports in England, the Football Association is aware of the incident and has expressed strong disapproval of the chants.
However, due to the nature of the governing body's current regulations, no formal action will be taken against Manchester United.
One video from the match shows Foden responding to the crowd with a sarcastic round of applause and a thumbs up. Senior figures at Manchester City are said to be appalled by the scale and persistence of the abuse throughout the match.