- Former Newcastle winger Allan Saint-Maximin has left Mexican club Club America by mutual consent.
- His departure follows his revelation on social media that his children had been targeted by racist abuse.
- Saint-Maximin stated he would "never tolerate" his children being picked on and vowed to fight to protect them from hate and discrimination.
- Club America expressed strong condemnation of discrimination and offered solidarity to Saint-Maximin and his family.
- Club America coach Andre Jardine described losing Saint-Maximin, whom he called a "fantastic player", as a "real shame".
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Ex-Newcastle star Allan Saint-Maximin leaves club after children racially abused