Leeds defender Giuseppe Bellusci has had a charge for racially abusing Norwich striker Cameron Jerome dropped by the Football Association.
The Italian was charged on Dec. 22 following the incident in the 1-1 Championship draw on Oct. 21, during which he was alleged to have directed a racial insult at Jerome.
An FA statement read: "Leeds United defender Giuseppe Bellusci has had an FA charge against him found not proven by an Independent Regulatory Commission.
"It was alleged that during the Norwich City versus Leeds United fixture on 21 October 2014, Mr Bellusci used abusive and/or insulting words towards opponent Cameron Jerome contrary to Rule E3(1).
"It was further alleged that this breach of Rule E3(1) was an "Aggravated Breach" pursuant to Rule E3(2), as it included a reference to ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race. Mr Bellusci had denied the charge and requested a personal hearing."
Bellusci always refuted the claim, insisting that he used no racist language, and the decision has been welcomed by his club, who supported him throughout.
"Leeds United is pleased to note the decision of the FA disciplinary panel to clear our defender, Giuseppe Bellusci, of all charges of racism made against him during the away game against Norwich City on 21 October 2014," a club statement read. "Giuseppe has made it clear from the moment the incident happened that he did not use racist language, and the FA commission has found that to be the case.
"Leeds United is a fully inclusive organisation and through the efforts of the Leeds United Foundation aims to work with every aspect of our community by celebrating diversity and recognising cultural differences.
"The club is proud to work with many areas of society to improve social cohesion and social mobility and has strong partnerships with community groups including the Chapeltown Youth Football Development Centre and the Hamara Centre in Beeston.
"Leeds has a diverse, multicultural community and we are committed to supporting everyone who can benefit from a link with our football club."
Meanwhile, Leeds chairman Andrew Umbers insists Massimo Cellino will return to take charge of the club after serving his Football League ban.
Umbers has stepped in as chairman during Cellino's absence after the Italian lost his appeal against the Football League's disqualification under its 'owners and directors' test.
"I know Massimo well and it is his absolute intention to come back to Elland Road," Yorkshire businessman Umbers told BBC Radio Leeds. "He is a very good leader and he is passionate about Leeds.
"He wants to re-engage with fans, the council and the community and he is committed to that. He is the steward of this ship. I am the steward of it while he is away, but it is his ship."
Cellino, who faces further charges of tax evasion in Italy, decided to abide by the League's decision to ban him after threatening further legal action.
"There were options we could have taken to postpone it," Umbers said. "He took it on the chin because he wanted to totally respect the Football League and come back with a totally open mind where the club is not in dispute with the league and they respect him.
"Massimo Cellino wants to do the right things."