SPAIN/ FOOTBALL: CHEIK KANE SUSPENDED AFTER RACIAL ABUSE

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In a recent incident highlighting the persisting issue of racism in football, Cheikh Kane Sarr, a goalkeeper from Senegal playing for CF Rayo Majadahonda in the Spanish third division, has been handed a two-game ban. The ban came after Sarr confronted a supporter who racially abused him during a match.

The situation escalated when Sarr was sent off for confronting the fan, prompting his team, CF Rayo Majadahonda, to walk off the field in protest. As a result, the team suffered an automatic 3-0 defeat, a three-point deduction, and a fine.

Additionally, the opposing team, Sestao River, faced consequences for failing to address the racist behavior. They were ordered to play two home games behind closed doors and received a fine.

Sarr, in his defense, stated that he approached the fan in a non-aggressive manner but was provoked by racist insults. While acknowledging the provocation, the Spanish Football Federation deemed Sarr’s reaction contrary to good sporting conduct.

This incident underscores the ongoing struggle against racism in football and the need for stronger measures to combat such behavior both on and off the field.

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