Police have arrested a pair of Sevilla followers over alleged racist abuse aimed in direction of Manchester Metropolis teen Rico Lewis throughout Wednesday evening’s Champions League match on the Etihad.
Man Metropolis have been 3-1 winners over the La Liga aspect of their ultimate group stage match and it was a particular evening for Lewis because the 17-year-old began a match in Europe’s greatest competitors and scored the equaliser for the Premier League aspect – turning into the youngest-ever participant to attain on their first begin within the competitors.
The correct-back was substituted in the course of the eighty fifth minute and it’s alleged that the racist incident occurred as Lewis walked previous the away followers while strolling again to the Metropolis bench.
Two Sevilla supporters have been arrested after the reported incident, states the Daily Star, because the authorities set about punishing them for his or her actions.
Man Metropolis launched an official assertion through their club website on Thursday night, condemning the behaviour of the travelling followers and pledging their assist for Lewis.
It was a really particular evening for the 17-year-old Metropolis star and it’s a disgrace that the teen may have one of these reminiscence connected to the event without end.
