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Kingsley Coman racially abused after penalty lose in Qatar

Kingsley Coman right winger of France and Bayern Munich during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022.
Kingsley Coman plays for Bayern Munich and the French national team
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Kingsley Coman of Bayern Munich and France has fallen victim to racial abuse after the 2022 World Cup final in Qatar. The French superstar failed to convert his penalty hence angering some of the fans.

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Bayern Munich has come to his aid after the incident and it has also been reported that Aurelien Tchouameni and Randal Kolo Muani have also been subjected to racism.

Tchouameni shot his penalty wide while Muani failed to convert a few crucial opportunities for France during the dying minutes of the World Final.

Kingsley Coman right winger of France and Bayern Munich during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022.

The players were subjected to the attacks through social media and Bayern has been quick to defend their player who is yet to join his teammates for the continuation of the season.

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“We strongly condemn the racist comments made towards Kingsley Coman. The FC Bayern family is behind you, King. Racism has no place in sport or our society," said Bayern.

Meta has also issued a statement in regard to the same labeling the comments as disgusting and as investigations on the same take toll.

Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka, and Jadon Sancho were subjected to the same treatment when England lost to Italy in the post-match penalties in Euros.

Kingsley Coman right winger of France and Bayern Munich during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022.
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