Diego Maradona has been accused of making a 'clearly racist gesture' towards South Korea fans at the World Cup in Russia.

Maradona was attending Argentina's 1-1 draw against Iceland in Group D when he is said to have responded to a group of supporters.

Journalist Jacqui Oatley, who was reporting on the game for the BBC in Moscow, described how the former Argentina forward was acting friendly before making the gesture.

Diego Maradona has been accused of making a 'clearly racist gesture' at South Korea fans

Maradona was attending Argentina's Group D game against Iceland in Moscow on Saturday

Oatley tweeted: 'Some South Korea fans just shouted "Diego" and he obliged with a smile, kiss and wave. Then pulled his eyes to the side in a clearly racist gesture. All of us who saw it are stunned.'

Fellow journalist Seema Jaswal, who also witnessed the incident inside the Otkrytiye Arena, backed up Oatley's claims.

Jaswal added: 'I'm sat right next to Jacqui and saw Maradona's gesture. He should know better. The lads filming him were so excited to get a picture of him and that was his response. Very disappointing.'

Maradona watched as Argentina took the lead against Iceland in the 19th minute when Sergio Aguero scored.

But four minutes later, Alfred Finnbogason responded with the equaliser.

Lionel Messi had a chance from the penalty spot to restore Argentina's lead but his effort was saved by goalkeeper Hannes Halldorsson.

Lionel Messi had a chance to put Argentina 2-1 ahead against Iceland in the Group D opener