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Leeds condemn racist abuse of Bogle; Spurs help, PL warns of bans
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๐ฐ Leeds said Bogle was racially abused online after the Spurs game, and Tottenham and the league condemned it.
๐ Key points
๐ซ Leeds said Bogle received alleged racist abuse on social media.
๐ฃ๏ธ The club condemned it "in the strongest possible terms".
๐ค Spurs said they were disgusted and will help identify those responsible.
โ๏ธ The Premier League warned of club bans and criminal prosecution.
๐ What happened
๐บ In the first half on Saturday Bogle caught Mathys Tel on the Achilles. Referee John Brooks gave no card and VAR concluded after a long review that there was no serious foul play. Leeds won 1-0.
๐ซ In a Sunday statement Leeds said they were appalled and will work with the Premier League and authorities to identify those responsible and seek the strongest possible action, adding that Bogle has full support.
โ๏ธ The Premier League said on X that anyone found guilty of discriminatory abuse will face club bans and criminal prosecution. The report mentions no police involvement.
๐ By the numbers
โข Leeds won the game 1-0.
โข The VAR review of the Bogle challenge took four minutes.
โข Tottenham will write to Professional Referees to ask why Bogle was not sent off.
๐ญ Why it matters
๐ A refereeing row spilling into online abuse will test the response of clubs and the league.
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Leeds travel to Chelsea after the international break.
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