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OM condemns racist insults targeting U18 players at tournament in Reims
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The Olympique Marseille club condemned on Monday the unacceptable racial incidents that occurred during a women's under-18 football match against Stade de Reims. Several young female players were subjected to discriminatory remarks, with some being called "monkeys" by their opponents or teammates prior and after playtime ended early due to violence between fans at this weekend event in southern France where police intervened quickly following reports of abuse towards minors involved here today morning when authorities arrived on scene shortly before noon hours ago according official...
Key Points
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1The OM U18 women's team condemned racist and discriminatory insults targeting its players during a tournament in Reims.
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2Several female footballers were specifically insulted with the term 'apes' by opponents or spectators on Sunday.
Developments
Mar 09
Olympic Club of Marselha condemned racist insults and discriminatory treatment directed at several U18 female players during a tournament in Reims, where some were called 'monkeys'.