FA investigating Cameron Jerome racism claims against Giuseppe Bellusci

The Football Association has confirmed that it is investigating Cameron Jerome's claims that he was racially abused by Giuseppe Bellusci in Norwich City's match with Leeds United.

On-loan Canaries striker Jerome has accused the Italian of directing a racist slur at him in the first half of their 1-1 Championship draw at Carrow Road on Tuesday.

An FA spokesman told PA: "I can confirm we are investigating this allegation."

Referee Mark Clattenburg spoke to both managers, Neil Adams and Darko Milanic, in the aftermath of the incident and will submit a report to the FA, after which action may be taken against the Whites defender.

Bellusci has penned a four-year contract at Leeds after initially joining on loan from Serie A outfit Catania in August, while Jerome has scored seven Norwich goals since signing temporarily from Stoke City.