Burnley have launched a press release strongly condemning the disgusting racial abuse suffered by former Manchester United midfielder Hannibal Mejbri.
Mejbri subjected to racial abuse
Mejbri was the sufferer of racial abuse after Burnley’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
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Joao Pedro gave Chelsea an early lead however Wesley Fofana’s sending off within the 72nd minute gave Burnley a path again into the sport. The guests took their likelihood in stoppage time when Zian Flemming headed residence a chic corner-kick supply from James Ward-Prowse, guaranteeing the spoils have been shared.
Nevertheless, Burnley’s achievement was marred by the racist abuse directed at following the ultimate whistle.
shared among the messages he acquired on social media, whereas additionally calling on such folks to teach themselves and their youngsters.
Burnley have additionally since launched a press release, expressing their help for Mejbri and calling on the perpetrators to be punished.
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Burnley assertion
A reads, “Everybody at Burnley FC is disgusted by the net racist abuse directed at Hannibal following right now’s Premier League fixture.”
“There isn’t any place for this in our society and we condemn it unreservedly. The Membership continues to be unequivocal in its stance – we have now a zero-tolerance strategy to any type of discrimination.”
“The Membership has reported the publish to Instagram’s mother or father firm, Meta, and expects robust help from them, along with the Premier League and the Police, and can work to make sure that the person accountable is recognized and investigated.”
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“Hannibal will obtain the complete backing from the Membership and from the Burnley followers who we have now already seen condemning the abuse.”
“There isn’t any room for racism.”
Fofana suffered equally vile abuse and, following Mejbri’s lead, uncovered the messages on social media. In response, the Frenchman issued a robust name for rapid and decisive motion towards these accountable.
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