{"id":295197,"date":"2023-11-26T16:26:47","date_gmt":"2023-11-26T16:26:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsloveme.com\/?p=295197"},"modified":"2023-11-26T16:26:47","modified_gmt":"2023-11-26T16:26:47","slug":"sheffield-united-probe-alleged-racist-incident-during-home-loss-to-bournemouth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsloveme.com\/soccer\/sheffield-united-probe-alleged-racist-incident-during-home-loss-to-bournemouth\/","title":{"rendered":"Sheffield United probe alleged racist incident during home loss to Bournemouth"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sheffield United have launched an investigation into an alleged racist incident in Saturday\u2019s 3-1 defeat to Bournemouth at Bramall Lane.<\/p>\n
United will now work with South Yorkshire Police to identify the culprit and are threatening \u201cthe strongest possible action\u201d.<\/p>\n
Details of the incident have not yet been released but a statement from the Blades read: \u201cSheffield United is disappointed to learn of an alleged racist incident in Saturday\u2019s Premier League fixture against AFC Bournemouth.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Club take a zero-tolerance approach to racism and stands firmly against all forms of discrimination.<\/p>\n
\u201cAn investigation is now underway, in conjunction with South Yorkshire Police, and officials at Sheffield United will continue to liaise with the Premier League and AFC Bournemouth.<\/p>\n
\u201cSheffield United will take the strongest possible action, which includes a club ban, against any so-called fan found responsible.\u201d<\/p>\n
United slumped to their 10th defeat of the season, with a Marcus Tavernier brace sandwiching Justin Kluivert\u2019s goal, before substitute Oli McBurnie replied for the hosts late on.<\/p>\n