Leeds United defender Giuseppe Bellusci has had an FA charge against him found not proven by an Independent Regulatory Commission.

It was alleged that during the Norwich City versus Leeds United fixture on 21 October 2014, Mr Bellusci used abusive and/or insulting words towards opponent Cameron Jerome contrary to Rule E3(1).

It was further alleged that this breach of Rule E3(1) was an “Aggravated Breach” pursuant to Rule E3(2), as it included a reference to ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race.

Mr Bellusci had denied the charge and requested a personal hearing.

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