Newcastle played their first home game last Sunday since the club was acquired by an investment fund from Saudi Arabia. The Magpies faced Tottenham (2-3) and in the stands it was possible to witness how Thousands of fans wore tea towels in tribute to the new owners of the club.
This fact has not sat well with the organization that fights against racism and discrimination in English football, Kick It Out, nor with the English Football Association (FA) who pose taking action on the matter. According Daily Mail, Kick It Out is waiting to find out if there were any concrete complaints of anti-discrimination behavior on Sunday, before contacting the club.
Even so, the organization already suggests promoting education workshops for Newcastle fans in order to explain to them that posing as Arabs wearing a homemade keffiyeh could be considered racist, offensive or culturally insensitive. Likewise, the FA is concerned about this situation and will intervene in the matter if the club neglects.
In addition, Newcastle have another open front due to the investigation that has been launched as a result of a possible racist gesture by a club fan towards Tottenham supporters in the meeting on Sunday.
Newcastle spoke on the matter in a statement: “Our message is clear: football is for everyone. Discrimination has no place in football, on the street, online or in society at large and we will not tolerate it under any circumstances. circumstance”.
The incident occurs in the Premier League ‘No room for racism’ campaign, which takes place from October 16-24 with the goal that the league and clubs continue to urge fans to challenge and report any discriminatory behavior.
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