Club Withdraw from the Winter Cup....
Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2025 2:06 pm
From the Club...
'QPR can confirm it has taken the decision to withdraw its players from the Winter Cup,
a youth tournament held in Milan.
This action has been taken after one of our U13 players was subjected to racist abuse from
an opposition player at the conclusion of our fixture on Saturday 13th December.
Despite progressing to the next stage of the competition, the club has decided not to continue
its involvement.
QPR Academy Director Alex Carroll said: “It is regrettable to find ourselves in such a situation.
“Providing our youngsters with exposure to tournaments in different countries can be hugely
beneficial for their development.
“However, we have a zero-tolerance stance on all forms of discrimination and will always take
the steps necessary to protect our players.
“We are incredibly proud of the way our boys handled a very difficult situation.
“The club’s safeguarding team are now in contact with those impacted by this incident.”
The squad will return to London this evening (Sunday 14th December).'
'QPR can confirm it has taken the decision to withdraw its players from the Winter Cup,
a youth tournament held in Milan.
This action has been taken after one of our U13 players was subjected to racist abuse from
an opposition player at the conclusion of our fixture on Saturday 13th December.
Despite progressing to the next stage of the competition, the club has decided not to continue
its involvement.
QPR Academy Director Alex Carroll said: “It is regrettable to find ourselves in such a situation.
“Providing our youngsters with exposure to tournaments in different countries can be hugely
beneficial for their development.
“However, we have a zero-tolerance stance on all forms of discrimination and will always take
the steps necessary to protect our players.
“We are incredibly proud of the way our boys handled a very difficult situation.
“The club’s safeguarding team are now in contact with those impacted by this incident.”
The squad will return to London this evening (Sunday 14th December).'