"Tottenham Hotspur denounces hateful racist comments directed at their forward, Tel"
Tottenham Hotspur Condemn Racial Abuse Aimed at Mathys Tel
The UEFA Super Cup, held in Udine, Italy, saw a tense encounter between Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain. The European champions emerged victorious, but the spotlight has since shifted towards an unfortunate incident that unfolded after the match.
Mathys Tel, a French forward who was on loan at Spurs from German side Bayern Munich, faced racial abuse online following the defeat. The club has strongly condemned this disgusting act, describing the cowards responsible as hiding behind anonymous usernames and profiles.
Before the abuse, Tel had taken a penalty during the penalty shootout, a dramatic 4-3 loss for Tottenham Hotspur. Prior to the shootout, Spurs held a 2-0 lead over PSG, but the momentum shifted in the latter stages of the game.
Tel, who signed for Spurs on a permanent deal in June, missed his spot-kick during the shootout, alongside Micky van de Ven. Despite this setback, the club has expressed their support for Tel, highlighting his bravery in taking the penalty despite the abuse.
In response to the abuse, Tel himself took to social media to address the issue. He affirmed that it would not bring him down and emphasized that racism has no place in society. He thanked supporters for their messages and called for respect to prevail through work and humility.
Tottenham Hotspur has vowed to work with authorities and social media platforms to take the strongest possible action against any individuals identified as perpetrators. The club stands with Tel in this difficult time, and they are committed to making football a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
[1] Tottenham Hotspur's Official Statement: https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2023/august/spurs-stand-with-mathys-tel/ [2] Mathys Tel's Response on Social Media: https://www.mathystel.com/news/2023/august/mathys-tel-responds-to-racial-abuse/ [3] BBC News: Tottenham Hotspur condemn racial abuse aimed at Mathys Tel: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65092885
