The documentary also captures video footage of anti-semitic chanting and Nazi salutes from some football supporters during a game between Lille and Chelsea last year. "People say players shouldn't walk off the pitch- to me that is just standing there and accepting it," he said in the documentary. "The only person that is going to protect you and fully look after you is yourself, really. "For me, one of the biggest contributing factors to me retiring at 28 was due to the amount of racism that exists in the game." "All you're doing is living your dream and qualifying for the final of the FA Cup," he said.

Source: BBC February 07, 2020 16:41 UTC