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Spurs Defender Faces Vile Racist Abuse After Draw
19 Apr
Summary
- Tottenham defender Kevin Danso received racist abuse on social media.
- The club has reported the abuse to the police and authorities.
- The Premier League condemned the abuse and warned of consequences.
Tottenham has issued a strong condemnation of the "vile, dehumanising racism" directed at defender Kevin Danso after their recent 2-2 draw with Brighton. Danso faced significant racist abuse on social media following the match, which the club has reported to the police as a criminal offence.
The club stated that they are taking immediate action, reporting all identified content to the Metropolitan Police and relevant international authorities, as well as social media platforms. Tottenham has pledged to pursue the strongest possible action against every identified individual, offering unconditional support to Danso.
The Premier League echoed these sentiments, warning that individuals found guilty of discrimination will face severe consequences, including club bans and legal prosecution. They emphasized that discriminatory abuse is unacceptable in football and wider society, and that more action is needed to address the issue.
