The powerful defender gained incredible backing from the global football community after facing unacceptable discrimination following a frustrating domestic draw at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Travelling supporters heading up the motorway face an emotionally charged Saturday afternoon crunch game. Kick off happens at 3pm UK. Tottenham Hotspur play Wolves. Disgusting social media abuse following the Brighton match deeply affected Kevin Danso. Losing possession in the build up to the late equaliser sparked hostile reactions online. He responded immediately himself. The club officially released a strong statement on Sunday condemning the behaviour.
Sky Sports gave the centre back a massive platform to speak out. “It doesn’t define me,” Danso explained. “It’s upsetting to see. People have the right to be upset, I was upset.” Racism has absolutely no place in football or the world. Such vitriol is completely unacceptable. “So, I think to have some people revert to being racist. I think it’s unacceptable and it shouldn’t happen,” the international added.
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Massive support completely overwhelmed the Austrian. “I’ve had support from various places, and I’d just like to say thank you. I’ve also seen the positive comments.” His honest reaction highlights his strong character and taking the positives. “That’s what it’s about, football, about positivity, putting smiles on people’s faces. I think when stuff like that happens, it’s also important to talk about the positivity and the support I got from the fans and club.”
The Lilywhites take a firm visible stand. Players will wear special warm up shirts displaying a clear Spurs Against Racism message. The boardroom promises the absolute strongest possible action against abusive individuals. They possess a track record that backs this up. Focus must shift towards securing points. “The Premier League is a tough league and every game is tough, but we’re very aware of the situation,” Danso admitted.
Everyone involved must push much harder to escape the dangerous drop zone. “Everybody is giving that bit more to turn the situation around,” he noted. “That’s exactly what we have to do hopefully we’ll start on Saturday.”