Leeds condemn racist abuse of Jayden Bogle after win over Tottenham
Leeds United say defender Jayden Bogle received "disgusting" racist abuse online after Saturday's 1-0 win over Tottenham. The abuse followed a VAR decision not to send him off for a tackle that injured Spurs forward Mathys Tel.
Leeds United have condemned the online racist abuse aimed at defender Jayden Bogle, the BBC reported. The club said it was "appalled" by the posts and condemned them "in the strongest possible terms". The abuse came after Leeds beat Tottenham 1-0 at Elland Road on Saturday. The 26-year-old full-back was targeted after a first-half tackle on Spurs forward Mathys Tel. Bogle caught the back of Tel's ankle with his studs, and Tel hobbled off. Referee John Brooks did not punish Bogle after a lengthy video assistant referee review. Tottenham are set to file a formal complaint. They will also write to refereeing body Pro Ref to seek an explanation, the BBC reported. Bogle reportedly turned off comments on his Instagram account on Saturday. On Sunday, Leeds published some of the messages he received, with his permission, to show how serious they were. The club said it would work with the Premier League and the relevant authorities to identify those responsible. It will push for the strongest possible action against them. "There is no place for racism in football or society," the Leeds statement said. The club added that Bogle has the "full and…
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