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Why fans from Sydney United 58 FC allegedly directed racial abuse at an Indigenous player from APIA

A group of fans from one of Australia's most famous football clubs are under investigation after allegedly racially abusing an Indigenous player from a rival team.

Jack Stewart, 24, who plays for APIA Leichhardt, was allegedly subjected to a number of vile slurs from supporters of Sydney United 58 at the Sydney United Sports Centre in Sydney's west on Sunday during the NSW National Premier League round three clash.

A furious Stewart lodged a complaint to match officials at fulltime after allegedly being targeted throughout the match.

The abuse the teacher from Oakhill College in Sydney's north-west was subjected to included: 'Go play with your sticks' and being called a 'dirty Aboriginal c**t.