Sanchez racially abused online, Tottenham offers support

Posted April 04, 2021 7:00 am

The Associated Press

LONDON (AP) - Tottenham offered its support to Davinson Sanchez after the defender was subjected to racial abuse on social media following the team's 2-2 draw at Newcastle in the Premier League on Sunday.

The 24-year-old Colombia international endured a difficult match at St. James' Park, including a poor clearance that led to Newcastle's opening goal.

Sanchez posted a picture on his Instagram Stories after the match, showing a series of monkey emojis that he had been sent.

'œNothing changes'ť he wrote alongside a sleeping emoji.

Tottenham said on Twitter it was 'œdisgusted" by the racist messages received by Sanchez and called on social media platforms to take action.

'œWe stand with you," the club tweeted to Sanchez, "and all those continuing to suffer abuse online.'ť

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Tottenham's manager Jose Mourinho shakes the hands with Davinson Sanchez following the English Premier League soccer match between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, Sunday, March 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Steele,Pool) The Associated Press

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