Rodriguez: 'Racism serious but I did nothing wrong'

The West Brom forward was faced with the accusations after an incident between himself and Gaetan Bong in January, with the Brighton defender accusing him of racism. 

An FA investigation later decided not to charge Rodriguez, after it could not determine what was said between the two players. 

."It was a difficult time, very difficult for myself and my family," Rodriguez told the 'Daily Telegraph'. 

"I had to just keep myself focused on what I can affect, like I do with everything. The truth came out.

"Racism is a very serious issue, of course it is. If it was something I did then obviously you need to be fully punished. It's a serious issue, not just in football but anywhere in life.

"People should report it if they are abused, that is important, so obviously for me it was a big thing straight away. (But) I didn't do anything wrong."