Breast request investigation into alleged racist remarks aimed at Islam Slimani by Clermont captain

French club Brest has asked the French league’s disciplinary committee to investigate one of its players’ allegations that he was the target of racist insults during a league game.

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Algerian forward Islam Slimani said he was called a “dirty bladard” – a derogatory French term used to describe immigrants from North Africa – by Claremont captain Johann Gastian during Sunday’s 3-1 win over Brest.

The club said in a statement on Monday that it “cannot accept” such abuses and asked the Disciplinary Commission to “shed light” on the matter.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqNl-E1LU70″ width="942″ height="530″ frameborder="0″ allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> <p>Clermont has expressed support for Gastian, who declined to comment.</p> <p>“After more than 400 games as a professional, at four different clubs and against multiple teams, I never believed that one day I would be accused like this. comment," said Gastian. "I feel deeply affected as a man. It is not in line with my values ​​and my education. I have never been a racist person and I strongly condemn anyone who would make such remarks."</p> <p>allLatest sports news Here