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Football racism inquiry call after Spurs-Chelsea clash halted
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Football racism inquiry call after Spurs-Chelsea clash halted

  • A Premier League match between Tottenham and Chelsea was halted after Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger reported racist monkey noises from the crowd, prompting Tottenham to launch a thorough investigation.
  • The Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) reacted by demanding a government inquiry into the escalating problem of racism and hate crime within football, emphasizing its prevalence in the UK.
  • This incident is the latest in a series of racist events across European football, with figures like UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin and former player Gary Neville criticizing top UK politicians for potentially fueling the issue.
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