The FA started its investigation into Borggrafe’s alleged remark back in September
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Rafaela Borggrafe has been banned for six matches (Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
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Liverpool goalkeeper Rafaela Borggrafe has received a six-match ban from the Football Association following an investigation into a racist comment, coach Gareth Taylor confirmed on Friday. The player has already served five games of the suspension.
British media outlets reported in September that the FA had initiated an inquiry into Borggrafe over allegations of using discriminatory language towards an unnamed teammate.
Speaking to reporters ahead of Sunday's Women's Super League fixture against Tottenham Hotspur, Taylor provided an update: "We have a slight update on the situation, in the sense that the FA has now completed its thorough investigation. They sanctioned the player with a six-game ban."
Gareth Taylor confirmed Borggrafe’s ban on Fridayopen image in gallery
Gareth Taylor confirmed Borggrafe’s ban on Friday (Getty Images)
He added that the ban has been "ongoing whilst we've been playing," meaning Borggrafe will be unavailable this weekend but "after that she is available for selection."
Taylor expressed relief that the matter is now resolved, stating, "We're happy now that it's completed... we have some actual detail on what it looks like, and all of us can now move on."
Borggrafe, 25, joined Liverpool in July and has made three WSL appearances for the team, who currently sit at the bottom of the league table.