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Threats against professional soccer player Juma Bah: racist plague
After nasty insults, FC Augsburg stands behind its player Juma Bah with unambiguous words. Racism is rarely addressed so clearly. more...
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The message that FC Augsburg sent after the 1-1 draw against Union Berlin was clear: "Today our player Juma Bah was racially insulted and threatened with death on Instagram in the most disgusting way. His family was also threatened. We are shocked by this hatred. And we make it unmistakably clear: We will not tolerate such behavior," the club posted on its social media channels. He responded to racist insults against the Sierra Leone national player on Instagram.
FC Augsburg's posts were liked by the accounts of several fan clubs from all over Germany. And 1. FC Union Berlin also supported the Augsburg club's message, which also said: "No matter what skin color, origin, religion or nationality - every person deserves respect, dignity and security."