Leeds United have vowed to take strong action against those responsible for directing racist abuse at defender Jayden Bogle following their 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.\n<\/p>\n
As reported by BBC Sport, the 26-year-old was targeted with racist messages on social media after escaping a red card for a first-half challenge on Tottenham forward Mathys Tel, who was forced off following the incident.\n<\/p>\n
Bogle caught the back of Tel\u2019s ankle with his studs, but referee John Brooks decided against sending him off after a lengthy Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review.\n<\/p>\n
Tottenham are reportedly preparing a formal complaint to refereeing body Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), seeking an explanation for the decision.<\/p>\n
However, the controversy surrounding the challenge was followed by a wave of racist abuse directed at Bogle online.<\/p>\n
Leeds condemned the messages in the strongest possible terms, describing themselves as appalled by the behaviour.\n<\/p>\n
The club also shared some of the abusive messages Bogle received, with his permission, to highlight the severity of the incident.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is no place for racism in football or society,\u201d Leeds said in a statement.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cThe club will work with the Premier League and relevant authorities to identify the individuals and push for the strongest possible action to be taken against them.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
Leeds further assured Bogle of their full support, insisting that nobody should be subjected to racist abuse.\n<\/p>\n
Tottenham also condemned the incident, describing the abuse as disgusting and pledging to support efforts to identify those responsible.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will pursue every available avenue to ensure they are identified and face the full consequences of their actions,\u201d Spurs said.\n<\/p>\n
The North London club added that football rivalries and on-pitch results should never be an excuse for racist behaviour.\n<\/p>\n
Bogle reportedly disabled comments on his Instagram account following Saturday\u2019s match as both clubs called for action against online racism.<\/p>\n
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