LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool says the Football Association has opened an investigation into alleged discriminatory comments made by a goalkeeper in its women’s team.

Rafaela Borggrafe’s alleged remarks were overheard by Liverpool teammates and staff during a squad photo-shoot, Britain’s PA News agency reported Friday.

When contacted by The Associated Press about the reports involving Borggrafe, Liverpool Women said in a statement the club was “aware of an alleged use of discriminatory language by an LFC Women’s player.”

“The club has followed its protocols to the fullest extent and the alleged incident has been reported to the FA, which is conducting an investigation with our full support,” the statement read.

“We condemn all forms of discrimination; it has no place in football

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