Arsenal midfielder questioned by police for racially abusing airport staff

Xhaka was said to have abused the woman, an airport staff on Monday, January 23 for not allowing his friend to board a plane at the Heathrow Airport.

According to the , the midfielder was at the airport to drop off a friend and fellow footballer Leonard Lekaj for a flight.

Lekaj, however, was late for his flight and was refused entry which infuriated Xhaka.

The Swiss star reportedly called a check-in staff 'f****** white b****', which prompted airport security to call the police.

“Police were called at 19:29hrs on Monday, 23 January following an allegation that a member of staff had been racially abused at Heathrow Airport, Terminal Five,” a Metropolitan police spokesperson said inn a statement.

“The allegation was made by a third party. Officers attended and spoke with a man in his 20s. He was not arrested.

“He voluntarily attended a west London police station where he was interviewed under caution. Enquires continue.”

Arsenal have not made any statement on the incident.