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Allan Saint-Maximin Receives Racist Abuse After Joining Racing Club de Lens
Racing Club de Lens has condemned a wave of racist abuse directed at new signing Allan Saint-Maximin following his arrival at the French club. The club was forced to close comments sections on some social media posts due to the hateful messages.
The statement from Racing Club de Lens read: “Racing Club de Lens is outraged and strongly condemns the wave of hateful comments and racist insults directed at its new player, Allan Saint-Maximin, on social media.
“In response, the club has been forced to close the comments section on some of its posts and will continue to take all necessary measures to ensure that its social media platforms remain healthy and respectful spaces for expression.
“As a socially responsible and committed club, Racing reaffirms its commitment to the values of respect and of tolerance and stands alongside Allan and his loved ones, to whom it offers its full support.”
Saint-Maximin, who recently left Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia, addressed the abuse directly on Instagram.
He wrote: “The problem is not skin color, it is the colour of thoughts. People attack me, but that’s not a problem.
“I grew up learning to fight back against attacks, whether they are subtle, hidden or direct.
“But there is one thing I will never tolerate, and that is people attacking my children.
“Protecting my children is my priority, I will fight with all my strength to ensure that they are respected and loved, nonetheless of their origins or skin colour.
“So, to those who dared to attack my children, I say this: you made a mistake. I will always fight to protect my family and no person or threat will ever scare me.”
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