Tottenham's Mathys Tel Faces Racist Abuse After UEFA Super Cup Defeat

Tottenham Hotspur forward Mathys Tel has publicly stated that the online racial abuse he received following his team's UEFA Super Cup defeat by Paris Saint-Germain will not bring him down. The 20-year-old Frenchman was targeted after missing a penalty in the shootout, with Spurs condemning the abuse and labeling those responsible as 'cowards.' Tel expressed gratitude for the support he received and emphasized that racism has no place in society, highlighting the importance of work, humility, and respect. This incident comes shortly after Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo was subjected to racist abuse during a Premier League match against Liverpool, leading to the arrest and conditional bail of a 47-year-old man from Liverpool. Both clubs and players have condemned the racist behavior, underscoring ongoing challenges in addressing racism in football.