Liverpool Women have come under fire following their response to a six-match ban handed to goalkeeper Rafaela Borggrafe by the Football Association.
The German keeper, who joined from SC Freiburg over the summer, was found to have made a racist comment referencing skin colour that was overheard by staff and teammates during pre season while preparing for a squad photograph.
Borggrafe has already served five games of the suspension after being unavailable while the FA investigation was ongoing. She accepted the charge and has been ordered to undertake an education programme, with Liverpool conducting an internal review before referring the matter to the FA.
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Taylor’s Blasé Comments Spark Outrage
Manager Gareth Taylor’s response has triggered widespread criticism online, with supporters from both Liverpool and rival clubs accusing the club of failing to take a strong enough stance. “The situation is the situation. The team and the club have acted in the appropriate way. I will say, it’s been dragged on a little bit. I think that’s been frustrating for everyone involved, particularly Rafa. But we’re happy now that it’s completed,” Taylor said.
This is frankly disgraceful. Sports reporter Beth Fisher remarked: “Pathetic by Liverpool, pathetic response by Taylor. Another day in football that racism is basically treated like some playground offence. Disgusting.” Another user added: “She should never play for the club again.”
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Another Low Point in Disastrous Season
Liverpool’s summer of 2025 was littered with missteps from top to bottom. The decision to part ways with legendary manager Matt Beard required a significant war chest that never materialized. Instead, the club sold Olivia Smith to Arsenal for a world record £1 million fee that was barely reinvested.
The Borggrafe situation is a stark and deeply worrying illustration of that shortfall. Liverpool remain winless in the WSL through 12 matches, rooted to the bottom of the table.
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