Dunkirk accuses Bordeaux player of racist insults | OneFootball

USL Dunkerque have released a press release stating that one of their players was subject to racist insults from an opposing player during last night’s 2-0 defeat to FC Girondins de Bordeaux.

In their statement, Dunkirk expressed that they “were deeply saddened and shocked by the racist insults uttered by one of the players of the opposing team against one of our players.” The club continued, “We would like to express our unconditional support to our players as well as to all players who suffer such acts.”

Dunkirk further confirmed that they had filed an official report on the matter, declaring that they “have full confidence that the relevant authorities will take all necessary and appropriate measures to respond to this incident.”

Bordeaux have in turn responded to Dunkirk’s statement with their own press release addressing the allegations. The Southern side stated that it has taken “these accusations very seriously and immediately opened an investigation to shed light on these events. Racism, like all forms of discrimination, is contrary to the values of our club. If the facts are proven, the the club will undertake all necessary sanctions with the utmost firmness.”

The incident had mired an important game between two teams near the bottom of Ligue 2, with both clubs suffering difficult seasons as they attempt to stay afloat and away from the drop-down into the Championnat National.

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GFFN | Nick Hartland