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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Allan Saint-Maximin’s emotional message as he leaves club over racism

  • 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

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