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Spurs condemn 'vile' racist abuse aimed at Danso
TL;DR
Tottenham Hotspur condemned racist abuse directed at defender Kevin Danso on social media after a recent match. The club reported the incident to the police following a 2-2 draw against Brighton.
Key points
- Tottenham Hotspur condemned racist abuse aimed at Kevin Danso
- The abuse was described as vile and dehumanising
- The club reported the incident to police and authorities
- The incident followed a 2-2 draw against Brighton
- Danso's error allowed Brighton to equalise in stoppage time
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Kevin Danso joined Tottenham Hotspur in 2025 [Getty Images]
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, 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.
Q&A
What racist abuse did Kevin Danso face after the Brighton match?
Kevin Danso received vile and dehumanising racist abuse on social media following Tottenham's 2-2 draw against Brighton.
How did Tottenham Hotspur respond to the racist abuse aimed at Danso?
Tottenham Hotspur condemned the abuse as significant and abhorrent, and reported it to the police and authorities.
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.
