Dutch Eredivisie teams plan to not play first minute of matches over racism - News Summed Up

Dutch Eredivisie teams plan to not play first minute of matches over racism


Dutch Eredivisie teams plan to not play first minute of matches over racismExcelsior's Ahmad Mendes Moreira walks off in a game against Den Bosch after allegedly being racially abused by supportersTeams in the Dutch Eredivisie plan to stand still and not play during the first minute of their matches this weekend in protest against racism. All players from the top two Netherlands divisions are expected to abstain from action while the slogan 'Racism? The un-played minute will be added at the end of the game, the league has confirmed. The action has been taken after Excelsior player Ahmad Mendes Moreira was allegedly racially abused by supporters last weekend in their game against Den Bosch. Netherlands and Lyon star Memphis Depay subsequently called for action to be taken, saying he was "sick and tired" of such incidents.


Source: Sky sports November 20, 2019 23:15 UTC



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