Leeds United won 1-0 against Tottenham Hotspur at Elland Road on Saturday. Defender Jayden Bogle was targeted by online racist abuse after the match, and Leeds United condemned the abuse directed at him.
Leeds responds to the abuse
In a statement, Leeds United Football Club said: “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 team-mates, and we all stand with him at this time. Nobody should ever be subjected to racist abuse.”
Leeds published a selection of messages Bogle had received, with his permission, to highlight their severity.
Tottenham pledges to pursue those responsible
Tottenham said in a statement: “We have offered Leeds United our support in identifying those responsible and we will pursue every available avenue to ensure they are identified and face the full consequences of their actions”
The Premier League added on X: “Anybody found guilty of committing discriminatory abuse will face club bans and criminal prosecution.”
Bogle avoids a red card
Bogle avoided a red card after a first-half tackle on Mathys Tel was reviewed by VAR. Tel received prolonged medical attention after the challenge and was replaced by Dominic Solanke.
BBC Sport reported that Tottenham are set to submit a formal complaint about the decision not to send Bogle off and will write to Pro Ref to seek an explanation.
De Zerbi gives post-match update
During his post-match press conference, Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi avoided directly addressing whether Bogle deserved a red card, voiced frustration over John Brooks’ officiating and confirmed the club was awaiting updates on the severity of Tel’s injury.
