A fan who racially abused Arsenal participant Thomas Partey in a social media publish was banned from attending all video games for 3 years on Tuesday.
Charles Ogunmilade, who’s Black, admitted to sending a “grossly offensive” message on X, which he claimed was satire of what a racist white individual would say.
He posted the offensive remark in April 2023 after Partey, a Ghana worldwide who’s Black, missed a shot throughout Arsenal’s 3-3 draw with Southampton.
The courtroom in London was knowledgeable the publish on X was reported to the police, who visited Ogunmilade’s residence. He stated the remark was meant to be a sarcastic quote amongst a bunch of buddies.
“I’m not a racist individual,” Ogunmilade stated in courtroom.
Whereas issuing his sentence, Justice of the Peace Shaoni Myer stated Ogunmilade’s early responsible plea, prior good character and expertise of racism have been taken under consideration.
The soccer banning order additionally requires him to give up his passport to police at any time when the England males’s nationwide staff performs an away recreation overseas. He was ordered to pay a advantageous and prices totaling £260 ($325).
