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After evading punishment after a video revision for a tackle on Mathys Tel who limped off the pitch, the Leeds defender Jayden Bogle was later subjected to receiving heavy racial abuse online after his side went on to win 1-0 against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.
Leeds United Football Club released an official statement in response expressing their complete condemnation of the behaviour and shared some of the comments that Bogle received with the player's permission.
In the statement the club have
"Leeds United Football Club are appalled at the disgusting, racist social media abuse Jayden Bogle suffered following Saturday’s Premier League victory against Tottenham Hotspur.
Leeds United condemns this behaviour in the strongest possible terms. There is no place for racism in football or society.
The club will work with the Premier League and relevant authorities to identify the individuals and push for the strongest possible action to be taken against them.
Jayden has the full and unconditional support of the club and his teammates, and we all stand with him at this time.