US EditionTottenham report racist abuse of Kevin Danso to police
Tottenham said it is reporting the abuse to police and social platforms as the Premier League warned offenders could face club bans and prosecution.
- Tottenham Hotspur condemned the "vile, dehumanising racism" aimed at defender Kevin Danso following Saturday's 2-2 draw with Brighton.
- The abuse followed the Premier League's "No Room For Racism" weekend, coinciding with Danso's error on Georginio Rutter's stoppage-time equalizer that left Tottenham in the relegation zone.
- Tottenham is reporting all identified content to the Metropolitan Police, stating, "We will push for the strongest possible action against each and every person we identify."
- The Premier League issued a statement supporting Danso, warning that "any individuals identified and found guilty of discrimination will face the strongest possible consequences."
- Spurs declared that "nothing about form or league position can ever excuse or explain racist abuse," emphasizing Kevin has the club's complete and unconditional support.
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Spurs' central defender, Kevin Danso, was targeted after Tottenham's draw against Brighton this Saturday.
Tottenham star breaks silence after being subject of 'abhorrent' racial abuse
Tottenham star Kevin Danso has broken his silence after being the subject of "abhorrent" racist abuse.The Spurs defender received a series of racial comments following Tottenham's 2-2 draw against Brighton.Danso was at fault late in stoppage time after giving away possession to the Seagulls' Jan Paul van Hecke, who squared the ball to Georginio Rutter to finish and deny Spurs all three points.The Austrian defender fell to his knees in despair as…
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Tottenham reports racist abuse of defender Kevin Danso to police
Tottenham has condemned what the club described as “vile, dehumanizing racism” aimed at defender Kevin Danso following the 2-2 draw with Brighton in the Premier League.
Shocked by racist social media bombardment from angry fans targeting Tottenham defender for last-minute goal → "We will return stronger." Tottenham and EPL office report to London police, vowing to identify and severely punish malicious commenters. Sports Chosun Reporter Jeon Young-ji: Tottenham center-back Kevin Danso [reports] the vile and inhumane [villains] directed at him after his fatal mistake in added time against Brighton.
The Austrian Kevin Danso of Tottenham Hotspur is racially insulted after an unfortunate match in the replay period. His club and the league announce consequences for the perpetrators.
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