Slavia Prague file criminal complaint as they accuse Rangers of 'pre-mediated' attack with Steven Gerrard named as witness

The Czech side claim their defender Ondrej Kudela was attacked following accusations he made a racist comment towards Rangers player Glen Kamara during a Europa League last-16 tie. 

They further claim Rangers boss Steven Gerrard and officials from European governing body UEFA witnessed the incident in the aftermath of the clash. 

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Kudela was seen speaking into the Finn's ear with his mouth covered by his hand and a number of Light Blues stars have since backed up their team-mate's account of the events. 

After the match, Gerrard insisted the Govan club will support Kamara to the hilt over the allegations, with a club statement released on Friday demanding a "robust and unequivocal response" from UEFA. 

Slavia deny the claims - insisting instead their man said "you f***ing guy" in Kamara's ear - and tonight confirmed they were to file a complaint via the Czech embassy in London, claiming Kudela was assaulted. 

A statement read: "SK Slavia Prague filed criminal complaint to Scottish police through the Embassy of the Czech Republic in London for physical assault on player Ondřej Kúdela.

"Physical assault on Ondřej Kúdela was prepared and deliberate act which included covering of cameras on the site of the incident.

Steven Gerrard backed his player

"The assault was brutal and carried out with the full force with the intention to hurt and cause physical harm to our player.

"In the text, the names of people who witnessed the incident are stated, including UEFA representatives and Rangers FC manager Steven Gerrard."

On Friday afternoon, UEFA confirmed they have launched an investigation into the incidents.

Rangers have, however, stood by Kamara with Gerrard, vice captain Connor Goldson, and managing director Stewart Robertson among those to voice their support for his allegations of racism. 

Managing director Robertson said: "The racist abuse suffered by Glen Kamara will not be tolerated by Rangers. As a club, we stand resolutely behind Glen as we support him and his team-mates.

"We stand behind each and every one of our players. Regardless of race, religion, colour or creed - if you wear the famous blue of Rangers FC, you are one of our own. Everyone, Anyone.

"Several of our players have subsequently received racist, threatening and sickening abuse online. This is abhorrent and once again highlights the responsibility social media outlets have in eradicating abuse from faceless cowards.

"We refuse to acknowledge any attempt to defend, deflect or deny the abuse Glen Kamara experienced last night.

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"Our manager, Steven Gerrard has already underlined his own disgust at this incident and support for our players. We can confirm that Steven, our chairman Douglas Park, sporting director Ross Wilson and I, met last night to agree our club stance."

Earlier today Police Scotland officials said they had received no report of criminality following last night's events. 

It's understood they have not yet been approached by the Czech embassy.