England and Chelsea captain John Terry has had his court case adjourned until Monday July 9.
Terry, 31, was summoned to answer a charge of a racially aggravated public order offence, at West London Magistrates Court today (Wednesday 1).
Although he did not attend the hearing, he denied the charge via his solicitor.
Hordes of photographers gathered outside the courthouse, awaiting the arrival of the Chelsea defender, but were left disappointed.
The Football Association has put its own investigation into the matter on hold pending the outcome of the criminal case.
He was alleged to have used racist language towards Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand during a Premier League match at Loftus Road on October 23.
The CPS stated in December after studying evidence collated by the Metropolitan Police that it believed it was in the public interest to pursue the case.
The maximum sentence for the offence is a fine of £2,500.
He will now stand trial on July 9, a week after Euro 2012 concludes.
Only if he is found guilty will the FA consider disciplinary action.
image: © Ronnie Macdonald
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