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Leeds Promise Action After Jayden Bogle Faces Racist Online Abuse
Leeds said Bogle has the club’s full support as online abuse against players rises, with Kick It Out reporting a third more complaints last season.
- Leeds United defender Jayden Bogle suffered racist abuse online following the club's 1-0 Premier League victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday at Elland Road.
- The 26-year-old escaped a red card after his studs caught the Achilles of Tottenham forward Mathys Tel during the first half, with VAR confirming no serious foul play after a four-minute review.
- Leeds United shared screenshots of abusive messages containing threats and animal emojis, condemning the "disgusting, racist social media abuse" and promising to pursue "the strongest possible action" against identified offenders.
- Tottenham said they were "disgusted" to hear of the abuse and offered Leeds their support in identifying those responsible to ensure they "face the full consequences of their actions."
- According to the Football Policing Unit, online abuse reports in football reached record levels in April, increasing by about 115% compared to the previous season.
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