English FA charges John Terry with abusing Anton Ferdinand after court acquittal

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The English Football Association has charged Chelsea skipper John Terry with abusing QPR’s Anton Ferdinand.

John Terry was on the 13^th of July found not guilty of racially abusing Anton Ferdinand and acquitted of a racially-aggravated public order offence by a Westminster Magistrates’ Court .

Terry arriving the Court

But a fortnight after the Acquittal, Terry is once again facing the same case this time around with the FA.

A statement from the FA read: ‘After seeking advice from an external Independent QC, and having considered the evidence and Magistrates’ Court decision in the John Terry case, The FA has charged the Chelsea player following an alleged incident that occurred during the Queens Park Rangers versus Chelsea fixture at Loftus Road on 23 October 2011.

‘It is alleged that Terry used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards Queens Park Rangers’ Anton Ferdinand, contrary to FA rules.

‘It is further alleged that this included a reference to the ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race of Anton Ferdinand.

‘This charge is the result of The FA’s long-standing enquiries into this matter, which were placed on hold pending the outcome of the criminal trial, and relates to rules governing football only.

‘During this period John Terry remains available to play for England.

‘Terry has until 3 August 2012 to respond. The FA will make no further comment during this time.’

Terry has reacted quickly to the FA charges demanding a personal hearing on the matter while he is away on a pre-season tour of America with Chelsea: ‘I deny the charge and I will be requesting the opportunity to attend the commission for a personal hearing.’ Terry said.