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Premier League game HALTED for first time over racist abuse
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Updated 4h ago |
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The BBC reports that the Newcastle United versus Sunderland match was temporarily halted after Lutsharel Geertruida reported discrimination towards him by fans, marking a historic first instance of such an interruption in Premier League history on March 21st at St James' Park.
Key Points
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1A first-time anti-racism protocol was activated during a Newcastle United vs Sunderland match, halting play in response to reports of discriminatory abuse.
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2"Black" player Lutsharel Geertruida reported the racist incidents from fans on social media and directly informed referee Anthony Taylor about them mid-game.
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3The Premier League has launched an official investigation into allegations that a Newcastle fan chanted "black man, black woman," targeting Sunderland's star forward.
Developments
[Mar 23]
Daily Mail reports the game was halted for anti-racism protocol after Lutsharel Geertruida reported Newcastle crowd abuse to referee Anthony Taylor on Sunday (04:09).
(Same day)
BBC UK confirms match paused early in second half due to reports of discriminatory abuse from the crowd towards Sunderland player Lutsharel Geertruida.
Premier League game is HALTED over racist abuse for the first time as black Sunderland star Lutsharel Geertruida reports Newcastle crowd to referee
Daily Mail
5h ago
A Premier League match between Newcastle United and Sunderland was paused for an anti-racism protocol when player Lutsharel Geertruida reported discriminatory abuse from the crowd toward him during a derby game. Referee Anthony Taylor consulted with both managers, TV staff, and captain Granit Xhaka before resuming play after initially investigating reports of racist incidents directed at the Sunderland forward by spectators in St James' Park.