Football Association chairman Greg Clarke has apologised for his use of the term “coloured” in a meeting with a parliamentary committee on Tuesday.
Clarke attended the meeting with the UK's Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) committee alongside Premier League chief Richard Masters and EFL boss Rick Parry.
The trio were called to discuss a number of matters in English football, including Project Big Picture and the sport's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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But when asked about abuse athletes receive on social media, Clarke referred to “high-profile coloured footballers” as part of his response.