Andy Cole's son Devante subjected to racist abuse in Man City

The son of former England star Andy Cole was allegedly racially abused by players and supporters during last week’s UEFA Youth League match between Manchester City and Atletico Madrid in Spain.
Young striker Devante Cole was part of Patrick Vieira’s Elite Development Squad (EDS) that travelled to Madrid last week and actually scored the goal that gave City a 1-0 win and booked them a place in the last eight of the new competition.
However, Sportsmail can reveal that UEFA have subsequently been investigating incidents in which Cole is alleged to have been racially abused by an opponent and by members of the crowd.

Racist abuse: Devante Cole - the son of former England striker Andrew - was allegedly racially abused by players and supporters during Manchester City's UEFA Youth League tie with Atletico Madrid in Spain last week

Match winner: Cole scored the winning goal as City advanced into the last eight of the competition

DEVANTE COLE FACTFILE

Date of birth: May 10, 1995
Birthplace: Alderley Edge
Position: Centre forward
Joined Man City: April 2003

• Son of former Man City and Man United striker Andrew
• An England Under-18 international 
• Has scored six goals in six matches in the UEFA Youth League this season

It is understood that the abuse got so bad at one point that a UEFA official made a tannoy announcement at half-time requesting that abuse be stopped.
The bad blood continued, however, and Cole was then spat at as he left the field at the end of the game.
A report of the game on City’s website last week hinted at a hostile atmosphere.
It said: 'A first half strike from Devante Cole was enough for the young blues to overcome a determined Atletico side in front of a vocal home crowd eager to play their part in intimidating Patrick Vieira’s men.'

Front runner: Cole in action during City's 6-0 win over Bayern Munich in the group stages of the Youth League competition

This afternoon, UEFA released the following statement in the wake of enquiries from Mail Online.
The governing body said:  'Disciplinary proceedings have been opened against Club Atletico de Madrid Youth for improper conduct of the team and racist behaviour of their supporters at the UEFA Youth League round of 16 match between Club Atletico de Madrid Youth and Manchester City FC Youth which was played on 26 February 2014 in Spain.
'The case will be dealt with by the UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body on 20 March.'