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Cheikh Sarr’s ban questions Spain’s campaign against racism

Cheikh Sarr: Senegal goalkeeper criticises Spanish FA’s punishment despite racist abuse

Cheikh Sarr has criticised the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) for punishing him after standing up to the racist abuse he suffered in the Spanish third tier game between Rayo Majadahonda and Sestao on March 30th. The Senegal goalkeeper was handed a two-game ban after he was shown a red card for confronting a Sestao fan who hurled racist insults at him while the game was abandoned...

Racially abused Senegalese goalkeeper Sarr receives two-game ban in Spain

Racially abused Senegalese goalkeeper Sarr receives two-game ban in Spain

Senegalese goalkeeper Cheikh Sarr, who suffered racial abuse in the Spanish third division over the weekend, has been handed a two-game ban by the Spanish Football Federation’s (RFEF) disciplinary committee on Wednesday. Sarr, who plays for Rayo Majadahonda, was shown a red card in the 84th minute of their third-division league match against Sestao River Club last Saturday after he confronted an opposition fan who approached...