{"id":286199,"date":"2023-09-03T23:40:57","date_gmt":"2023-09-03T23:40:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsloveme.com\/?p=286199"},"modified":"2023-09-03T23:40:57","modified_gmt":"2023-09-03T23:40:57","slug":"wolves-claim-player-subjected-to-discriminatory-abuse-during-crystal-palace-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsloveme.com\/soccer\/wolves-claim-player-subjected-to-discriminatory-abuse-during-crystal-palace-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Wolves claim player subjected to discriminatory abuse during Crystal Palace loss"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Wolves have alleged one of their players was subjected to discriminatory abuse during their Premier League game at Crystal Palace on Sunday.<\/p>\n
The club reported the matter to the officials and stadium authorities at Selhurst Park and a supporter was subsequently ejected from the ground. Police have also been informed.<\/p>\n
The player affected has not been named.<\/p>\n
A statement from Wolves read: \u201cWe are very disappointed to report that one of our players was the target of discriminatory abuse by an opposing fan during today\u2019s game with Crystal Palace.<\/p>\n
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\u201cWe reported the incident quickly to Crystal Palace, Premier League match centre and the matchday officials.<\/p>\n
\u201cCrystal Palace security moved swiftly to remove the supporter in question and notified police at Selhurst Park.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are offering our full support to the player involved and have provided a formal statement to the Metropolitan Police.<\/p>\n
\u201cRacism or discrimination in any form is completely unacceptable and should never be left unchallenged.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Metropolitan Police confirmed an arrest was made.<\/p>\n
A statement read: \u201cOn Sunday, 3 September a man aged in his 60s was arrested on suspicion of a racially-aggravated public order offence after allegedly racially abusing a player during Crystal Palace v Wolves match at Selhurst Park. He was taken to a south London police station.<\/p>\n
\u201cRacial abuse will absolutely not be tolerated and officers remain committed to working with the Premier League and clubs to take action against those responsible.\u201d<\/p>\n