Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has called on Uefa to take strong action after he suffered racial abuse during his side’s Champions League win at CSKA Moscow.
The City midfielder was the target of monkey-chanting from a section of the home support during City’s 2-1 victory in Group D of the competition at the Khimki Arena.
City have confirmed they intend to make a formal complaint to Uefa. Officials spoke to the European governing body’s match delegate and will follow up with a written notice.
Toure, who complained to the referee during the second half, said: “I’m not just disappointed, I’m furious. I’m very disappointed about what those supporters have done and I think Uefa has to take action because players with the same colour of skin will always be in the same position.
“I want Uefa do something and take some action. We have to be as strong as possible otherwise they will continue.
“The club may say they have to educate supporters, but I think it’s enough. Too much is too much. We have to stop it now.
City manager Manuel Pellegrini did not hear the chanting clearly, but was saddened the matter had again arisen.
The Chilean said: “I don’t know what happened. There were some shouts against our player, it is a pity that we still have those stupid things.
“But I hope the right message can be put out for Yaya and Manchester City.”
On the field, City took a huge stride towards a place in the last 16 by coming from behind to win with two goals from Sergio Aguero.
City fell behind after former Manchester United player Zoran Tosic struck after 32 minutes.
Just 10 minutes later they were ahead after a quickfire double from Aguero.