Newcastle’s Bruno and Willock racially abused on social media after Arsenal game

Football
Published 05.11.2023
Newcastle’s Bruno and Willock racially abused on social media after Arsenal game

Newcastle United has condemned racist abuse despatched to Bruno Guimaraes and Joe Willock on social media following Saturday’s 1-0 victory over Arsenal within the Premier League.

“Our message is clear. There is no room for racism in football or society,” the membership mentioned on social media.

“We are providing support to Bruno and Joe and will work with relevant authorities and social media platforms to identify those responsible so that they can be held to account.”

Bruno escaped a reserving for a late elbow on Arsenal midfielder Jorginho in a tense and fractious contest at St James’ Park.

Willock was concerned within the controversial aim when the Englishman stored the ball in play close to the nook flag, with VAR unable to find out whether or not the ball had gone out utterly or not.

Anthony Gordon scored the winner after VAR additionally checked for a foul and offside at hand Arsenal its first league defeat of the season.