Tottenham condemn ‘dehumanising racism’ aimed at Danso
Tottenham condemn ‘dehumanising racism’ aimed at Danso Tottenham Hotspur have condemned the ‘vile, dehumanising racism’ directed at defender Kevin Danso following the club’s 2-2 draw with Brighton. The Austrian defender has been subjected to ‘significant’ abuse on social media in the aftermath of the Brighton fixture. Danso’s mistake led to Brighton’s late equaliser, a result that leaves Spurs in the Premier League relegation places.
The 27-year-old has since been subjected to sickening abuse on social media and Spurs have released a statement to slam the ‘abhorrent’ abuse. Spurs have promised ‘immediate action’ to work with authorities to identify perpetrators. The club also called on social media platforms to do more to combat abuse.
“Since yesterday’s fixture against Brighton, which took place during the Premier League’s No Room For Racism weekend, Kevin Danso has been, and continues to be, subject to significant and abhorrent racist abuse on social media. “We have heard and seen vile, dehumanising racism. Behaviour that is without doubt a criminal offence.
It will not be tolerated. “The club is taking immediate action. We are reporting all identified content to the Metropolitan Police and to the appropriate authorities in the country where perpetrators reside, as well as to relevant social media platforms.
We will push for the strongest possible action against each and every person we identify. “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.