The Russian Football Union has called for fan unity following the news that UEFA have opened disciplinary proceedings against Russia over the behaviour of their supporters during their European 2012 victory over Czech Republic on Friday.
The FARE (Football Against Racism in Europe) network has confirmed one of their observers at last night's Group A game in Wroclaw heard "fleeting" racist abuse of Czech Republic defender Theodor Gebre Selassie.
Asked if it included monkey chants, FARE chief executive Piara Powar told Press Association Sport:
"Our observer reported descriptions of that nature.
"It was directed at the Czech Republic's only black player."
UEFA asked FARE to help appoint expert spotters to report offensive banners, chants and behaviour in stadiums.
England coach Roy Hodgson has made his clearest statement yet on the reasons for leaving Rio Ferdinand out of his Euro 2012 squad.
The Russian Football Union has called for fan unity following the news that UEFA have opened disciplinary proceedings against Russia.
The head of the British police contingent at Euro 2012 has urged Ukrainian officers to "make an example" of isolated racist incidents.