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Sunderland Stand by Brobbey as Club Release Strong Statement After Vile Racism
The club said it is working with police and online platforms after the abuse, which followed a 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur.
- On Monday, Sunderland AFC condemned racist abuse directed at striker Brian Brobbey on social media following Sunday's 1-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur, with Northumbria Police investigating the incident.
- The abuse followed a collision involving Brobbey with Tottenham captain Cristian Romero and goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky, which sparked discriminatory comments flooding his Instagram account.
- Sunderland noted the abuse was not isolated; Romaine Mundle faced online attacks after February's Fulham game, while Lutsharel Geertruida reported in-person abuse at St James' Park during last month's Tyne-Wear Derby against Newcastle United.
- The Premier League stated it is "disgusted by the ongoing discrimination" and committed to working with authorities and social media companies, promising perpetrators face consequences including custodial sentences and football banning orders.
- As The Black Cats prepare for Aston Villa this Sunday, the club continues "working with the relevant authorities and online platforms to identify those responsible" and pledged the "strongest possible action.
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The English club Sunderland condemned on Monday the racist insults directed at striker Brian Brobbey on social media following his team’s 1-0 victory against the Tottenham Hotspur and the play in which Argentine Cristian Romero was injured. “We are with Brian and we support him. This is not an isolated incident and we regret the frequency with which this unacceptable behavior is carried out both in the field of play and on social networks,” the …
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