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Spurs condemn 'vile' racist abuse aimed at Danso
TL;DR
Tottenham Hotspur condemned the racist abuse directed at defender Kevin Danso on social media after their 2-2 draw against Brighton. The club has reported the incident to the police and pledged full support for Danso.
Key points
- Tottenham Hotspur condemned racist abuse aimed at Kevin Danso.
- The abuse occurred after a 2-2 draw against Brighton.
- The club reported the incident to police and authorities.
- Spurs pledged to support Danso and take action against offenders.
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Tottenham Hotspur have condemed the "vile, dehumanising racism" aimed at defender Kevin Danso on social media following their 2-2 draw against Brighton on Saturday.
An error from Danso allowed Brighton's Georginio Rutter to equalise in stoppage time, keeping Spurs in the Premier League relegation zone.
In a statement, the club said they have reported the "significant and abhorrent" abuse faced by 27-year-old Danso to the police and authorities.
"We will push for the strongest possible action against each and every person we identify," said Spurs.
"Kevin has our complete and unconditional support as a player and as a person. No-one at this club will ever stand alone in the face of this.
"Nothing about form or league position can ever excuse or explain racist abuse. There is no connection between performance on the pitch and the right to target a player with discrimination.
"We have heard and seen vile, dehumanising racism. Behaviour that is without doubt a criminal offence. It will not be tolerated."
The abuse took place during the Premier League's No Room For Racism campaign this weekend, which is aimed at promoting diversity and tackling discrimination in football.
In an Instagram post, external, Austria centre-back Danso said the abuse "doesn't define me" and "won't distract me from what is important".
"I know who I am, what I stand for, and why I play," he added.
"Discriminatory abuse has absolutely no place in football or wider society," the Premier League said in a statement.
"Anybody who chooses to abuse others is not welcome in our game and they are not a true fan. It is clear that more needs to be done to address this issue and we will work alongside clubs, football bodies, law enforcement and social media companies to ensure this remains a priority for all.
"Any individuals identified and found guilty of discrimination will face the strongest possible consequences, including club bans and legal prosecution."
It is the latest incident of racist abuse aimed at Premier League players this season, with four players targeted during a single weekend in February.
Earlier this week, Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo highlighted further racial abuse he has received.
Q&A
What racist abuse did Kevin Danso face after the Brighton match?
Kevin Danso faced vile and dehumanising racist abuse on social media following Tottenham's 2-2 draw against Brighton.
How is Tottenham Hotspur responding to the racist abuse aimed at Danso?
Tottenham Hotspur has condemned the abuse, reported it to the police, and pledged to take strong action against those responsible.
What was the outcome of the Tottenham vs Brighton match?
The match ended in a 2-2 draw, with an error from Danso allowing Brighton to equalise in stoppage time.
