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Tottenham condemns racist abuse towards Destiny Udogie following Liverpool match

Posted : 02 October 2023
Tottenham Hotspur has strongly condemned the racist abuse directed at defender Destiny Udogie on social media following their 2-1 home victory against Liverpool on Saturday. The incident occurred when Liverpool's Diogo Jota was sent off for a second bookable offense, fouling Udogie in the process.
 
In a statement, Tottenham expressed their disgust at the racist messages aimed at Udogie and offered their full support to the player, stating, "We stand with you Destiny." They further pledged to collaborate with the Premier League to take action against any individuals they can identify in connection with the abuse.
 
Destiny Udogie, who joined Tottenham in August 2022 from Udinese and was loaned back to the Italian side for the 2022-23 season, has been a consistent presence in the team's starting lineup, featuring in all seven Premier League games under manager Ange Postecoglou this season. His contributions have played a part in Tottenham's unbeaten start.
 
Kick It Out, an anti-discrimination charity, expressed its appallment at the targeting of Udogie. Troy Townsend, the head of player engagement at Kick It Out, emphasized that no level of controversy or emotion surrounding a game justifies such abhorrent behavior.

He highlighted the concerning trend of players being persistently targeted on social media in derogatory terms after matches and stressed the importance of holding those responsible accountable.
 
This disturbing pattern underscores the ongoing work needed to combat discrimination in football, and Townsend urged social media companies to address this issue with the seriousness it deserves.

Reports of racist abuse directed at Udogie have been shared with the relevant authorities, reflecting the determination to address this problem and ensure a safer environment for all players.

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