The football club Paris Saint-Germain provided full support to its player Nun Mendes, who received racial insults on social networks after the match against Brest in the French championship.
"Paris Saint-Germain does not tolerate racism, anti-Semitism or any other kind of discrimination. The racially-based insults directed at Nun Mendes are completely unacceptable... We are working with the relevant authorities and associations to ensure that those responsible are held accountable for their actions," said a statement from the Paris Saint-Germain club. club.
Mendes posted the messages he received on social media after the game. Brest took the lead after Mendes scored a penalty after a foul on Ludovic Ažorka, and the goal was scored by Roman del Castillo.
After that, Paris Saint-Germain turned around and won 3:1.
"We stand firmly with Nunn and all those affected by this case. At Paris Saint-Germain, we are committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and unity on and off the field. Racism has no place in football and we will continue to uphold the values of tolerance and respect that define our club." , it is written in the announcement.
Mendes played 80 games for Paris Saint-Germain in all competitions. He first joined the club on loan from Sporting Lisbon in August 2021, before signing a multi-year contract in May.
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