Fred was about to take a Manchester United corner when the incident happenedManchester City have pledged to issue a lifetime ban to "anyone found guilty of racist abuse" after Manchester United players said they were targeted during Saturday's derby at Etihad Stadium. "We are still in a backward society," Fred told ESPN Brazil after the 2-1 win for Manchester United. Anti-racism body Kick It Out says it has been "inundated" with reports of alleged racist abuse after the incidents were captured by television cameras. The Professional Footballers' Association welcomed City's prompt response, adding: "Racist abuse is a criminal offence and must be dealt with accordingly." City manager Pep Guardiola said he does not want to see any more alleged racist abuse "happen again".

Source: BBC December 07, 2019 19:19 UTC