Ferdinand content to allow the FA to continue investigation into Terry ‘slur’

In his first public statement on the incident, Ferdinand also said he was sure the FA would carry out a “very thorough inquiry” into the matter.

Terry has denied racially abusing Ferdinand during QPR’s game with Chelsea at Loftus Road on October 23.

On Tuesday, the FA launched the investigation into Terry’s alleged racial slur and the incident has been the subject of widespread media scrutiny ever since.

There had been speculation over the weekend that Ferdinand would release a statement containing his version of events, but he instead decided to keep his counsel on the matter and chose to state only that he was happy to leave the FA to take charge.

After submitting his account of the exchange with Terry, Ferdinand released a statement, which said: “I have very strong feelings on the matter, but in the interests of fairness and not wishing to prejudice what I am sure will be a very thorough inquiry by the FA, this will be my last comment on the subject until the inquiry is concluded.”

Terry has denied racially abusing Ferdinand, who he admitted had accused him of making a racist remark, but insisted his own response was actually a denial and not racist in any way.

Both players returned to Premier League action last weekend, with Ferdinand receiving high praise from QPR manager Neil Warnock for the way he has handled himself throughout the saga.

The defender returned the compliment yesterday, saying: “I would like to thank the club, Tony Fernandes, Amit Bhatia, Neil Warnock, the supporters and my fellow professionals for their unwavering support.”