Toure demands UEFA action after abuse claims

The City midfielder appeared to be the target of monkey-chanting from a section of the home support during City’s 2-1 victory in Group D of the competition at the Khimki Arena.

City have confirmed they intend to make a formal complaint to UEFA over the matter.

The club have spoken to the European governing body’s match delegate and will follow up with a written notice after their return to Manchester.

The incident comes 18 months after Porto were fined £16,700 after their fans racially abused Mario Balotelli during a Europa League clash against City in February 2012.

Toure, who complained to the referee during the second half, said: “I’m not just disappointed, I’m furious. I’m very, very disappointed about what those fans have done today and I think UEFA has to take action because players with the same colour of skin will always be in the same position.

“For me, as captain, I was wearing an armband which said ‘no to racism’ and I was totally disappointed. I want to see UEFA do something and take some action.

“We have to be as strong as possible otherwise they will continue like that. Maybe they could ban the stadium, I don’t know, for a couple of years or a couple of months.

“The club may say they have to educate the fans, but I think it’s enough. Too much is too much. We have to stop it now. I played in Ukraine. It’s not only in Eastern Europe and I have some friends who have had problems too.

“It’s stupid these people. I don’t know, it just happens in football. It’s unbelievable. They’re stupid, they’re just stupid. UEFA has to take action to right it otherwise I think they will just continue.”

City took a huge stride towards a place in the last 16 by coming from behind to win with two goals from Sergio Aguero.

City fell behind after Zoran Tosic struck after 32 minutes.

Wayne Rooney admitted he had been given a “new lease of life” under David Moyes as his performance inspired Manchester United to a 1-0 Champions League win at home to Real Sociedad.

The England international, who had looked set to leave Old Trafford after falling out with Sir Alex Ferguson, created the only goal in the 1-0 win, which was turned into his own net by Inigo Martinez.

Rooney said: “I haven’t seen him (Ferguson) since he retired. I’m happy under the new manager. The new coach that has come in (has given me) a new lease of life, I’m really enjoy working under David Moyes.”