Tottenham Hotspur are standing strong against racism after their recent UEFA Super Cup clash. The club has expressed outrage following the racial abuse targeted at their forward, Mathys Tel, on social media. Despite a nail-biting game that saw Spurs leading 2-0 until PSG clawed back to a 2-2 draw, the match went to penalties where Tottenham narrowly lost 4-3.
Tel, a promising young talent who was permanently signed from Bayern Munich for £30 million, missed a crucial spot-kick in the shoot-out. Critics hiding behind anonymous online profiles wasted no time spewing hatred, highlighting the ongoing issue of racism in football.
Tottenham issued a heartfelt response, applauding Tel’s bravery for stepping up during such a high-pressure moment. “We are disgusted at the racial abuse that Mathys Tel has received,” the club stated, pledging to work with authorities and social media platforms to track down and penalise those responsible.
The club declared, “Mathys showed bravery and courage… Those who abuse him are nothing but cowards.” Tottenham reiterated their unwavering support for Tel and vowed to stand against discrimination in any form.
In a game full of ups and downs, marked by goals from Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero for Spurs and late equalisers from Lee Kang-in and Goncalo Ramos for PSG, the night was overshadowed by the ugly side of football fandom.
Tottenham is taking a firm stand, and they hope to push for stronger actions against such behaviour. Let’s all support Mathys Tel and say ‘no’ to racism. Football should unite, not divide. 💪⚽ #NoToRacism #COYS #SupportTel