The attack comes as PSNI statistics show police have recorded more than 1,500 racist hate crimes in one year.

Merseyside Police said the 71-year-old man from Nottinghamshire was bailed with restrictions keeping him away from stadia on matchdays.

The Benfica player was given a six-match suspension, with three games suspended and one already served after a provisional suspension was imposed.

The Brazil winger alleged he was racially abused during the Champions League last 32 match in Lisbon on February 17.

Referee Anthony Taylor briefly paused the game and spoke to both managers and club officials.

Sunderland’s Lutsharel Geertruida spoke to the match officials during an injury stoppage in the second half.

Play was temporarily halted by referee Peter Bankes in the 11th minute at Elland Road.

Portuguese media had reported the Argentinian winger had confessed his guilt to the rest of the squad.

Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni – who allegedly racially abused the Brazilian in the first leg – was suspended for the return game.

Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni denied allegations made by the Real Madrid star but has been handed a one-game provisional ban.

The Brazilian forward says he reported racial abuse by a Benfica player to referee Francois Letexier during Tuesday’s match in Lisbon.

The 25-year-old left the field during Real Madrid’s Champions League play-off in Lisbon.

There are gaps in accountability for addressing racism across Government departments, according to a new report.

Mourinho has been heavily criticised for suggesting Vinicius had provoked the abuse with his goal celebration.

The 25-year-old left the field in Lisbon after reporting Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni to the referee.

The 23-year-old was born and raised in Cobh, County Cork to Nigerian parents.

The defender has called on social media companies and police to work together.

The Council of Europe’s anti-racism body – the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) – claimed the measure was necessary as hate speech remains widespread in the Republic

An SDLP councillor has described the appearance of the graffiti as ‘chilling’

Threats were made to the Tánaiste Simon Harris and his family, with the safety of politicians coming into focus both in the country and internationally.

Police figures show that racist hate crimes in Northern Ireland have reached record levels.

But PSNI Assistant Chief Constable Davy Beck said there was no intelligence to suggest it was sanctioned by the organisation’s leadership.

The call came as police reported attacks on houses in separate incidents in Belfast and Donaghadee.

Amnesty International described the surge in racist incidents and crimes as ‘shameful’ and called on politicians to act.

Drew Harris said he was concerned at the number of juveniles involved in such attacks.

Jota’s family were back at Anfield to see the outpouring of emotion which left Mohamed Salah in tears at the final whistle.

The Reds captain believes football must continue to try to educate the next generation.

Tel and Tottenham lost to PSG on Wednesday.

A large crowd gathered outside the Department of the Taoiseach on Wednesday for a silent assembly in support of migrant workers.

The Indian embassy in Dublin has warned of an increase in physical attacks reported against Indian citizens.

Targeted assaults on foreign nationals in Dublin and Limerick are examples of a "worrying pattern of far-right violence", according to an Irish anti-racism group

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation said racially motivated abuse of workers should not be tolerated.

Harry Dunbar was identified and arrested after footballer Christopher Wreh posted a screenshot of the ‘vile’ message on his Instagram.

Fifteen police officers were injured in the disturbances in Ballymena on Monday night.

A child was among 32 people deported to Georgia, a designated safe country, on a chartered flight out of Dublin Airport on Thursday night

The 25-year-old revealed he was abused on Instagram in the wake of a disappointing 2-1 Premier League defeat by Fulham.

An Assembly committee heard evidence from ethnic minority organisations on the recent upsurge in racist crimes in Northern Ireland.

NI Education Minister Paul Givan has written to a group of 400 Muslim women after they raised concerns about the safety of their children.

Police said an angle-grinder was used to cut a hole in shutters at the premises in Templemore Street before a fire was started.

The Taoiseach said Justice Minister Helen McEntee had ‘worked intensively’ on the issue and would be bringing forward amendments shortly.

Dr Ebun Joseph said she is seeing an increase in incidents of racism, and is often targeted online by trolls.

Chantal Johnston (38), of Clonard Road, Crumlin, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm and dangerous driving at Domino’s Pizza

Adeleke won mixed 4x400m relay gold, women's 4x400m relay silver and individual 400m silver in a terrific week in Rome at the European Championships