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PSG sends help to defender Nuno Mendes after racial abuse

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Paris Saint-Germain defender Nuno Mendes was the goal of abusive and racist feedback on social media after a French league sport.

The membership condemned the abuse and expressed its “full help” Sunday for the Portugal left-back, who was focused following PSG’s 3-1 win in opposition to Brest on Saturday.

Mendes, who’s Black, shared on his Instagram account a racist message he obtained.

Throughout the match, Mendes introduced down Ludovic Ajorque within the field for a penalty that Romain Del Castillo transformed to provide Brest the lead.

“Paris Saint-Germain does not tolerate racism, antisemitism or every other type of discrimination,” the membership mentioned. “The racial insults directed at Nuno Mendes are completely unacceptable … we’re working with the related authorities and associations to make sure these accountable are held accountable for his or her actions.”

Portuguese Soccer Federation president Fernando Gomes has expressed his solidarity.

“It’s deplorable that within the twenty first century we nonetheless should cope with so many prejudices and racist attitudes,” Gomes mentioned in an announcement.