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Premier League game is HALTED over racist abuse for the first time

Post by MINILIK SALSAWI » 23 Mar 2026, 00:41

A Premier League game was interrupted for an anti-racism protocol for the first time on Sunday as Sunderland player Lutsharel Geertruida reported discriminatory abuse from the crowd at their derby game away at Newcastle.

The clash was paused early in the second half after Sven Botman was down injured having being caught with a high boot.

However, the pause in play continued for a lengthy period and referee Anthony Taylor called Newcastle captain Kieran Trippier over to the dugout to discuss matters with both managers and TV production staff. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footb ... astle.html