Chelsea fans accused of racially abusing Manchester City star Raheem Sterling will not face prosecution.
The Crown Prosecution Service said today that it had concluded there was not enough evidence to prove the words used were racist said by Colin Wing, 60.
Chelsea suspended four fans from attending matches during the investigation into their behaviour during City's 2-0 loss at Stamford Bridge in December.
A CPS spokesman said: “Having carefully reviewed the evidence, including advice from a lip reading expert, we have found insufficient evidence to prove that the words used by one of the individuals were racially aggravated."
Two others will not be prosecuted for public order offences due to lack of evidence.
“This means no further CPS action can be taken."
The Mirror reports England winger Sterling, 24, gave a statement that he hadn't heard any racist language.