Tottenham Hotspur has issued a strong condemnation of the “vile, dehumanising racism” aimed at defender Kevin Danso, which followed Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Brighton.
The abuse surfaced after Danso was implicated in the concession of Georginio Rutter’s stoppage-time equaliser, a result that left Spurs languishing in the Premier League relegation zone.
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The club has confirmed that it has reported the racist abuse, received via social media, to the police.
In a statement, Tottenham said that the incidents occurred during the Premier League’s dedicated “No Room For Racism” weekend.
“Since yesterday’s fixture against Brighton… Kevin Danso has been, and continues to be, subject to significant
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