A former Scottish Premiership player has spoken out after punching an opponent in the face at the end of a game in response to suffering alleged racist abuse. The shocking scenes broke out after the final whistle when former Livingston centre-back Luiyi De Lucas hit out at Apollon's Eliel Peretz. A heated conversation between the pair appeared to be taking place immediately after the final whistle with Peretz seen saying something to Lucas. De Lucas has since issued a public apology but claims he was subjected to 'repeated insults of deeply racist and personal nature' by Peretz throughout the match. 'During his game I received constant repeated insults of a deeply racist and personal nature.

Source: Express February 27, 2024 01:02 UTC