Augsburg release strong anti-racism statement in support of Juma Bah

Augsburg defender Juma Bah received racist abuse and death threats on Instagram following his red card in the Union Berlin draw; the club vowed to report the incident to police.

Following Augsburg's Matchday 7 draw with Union Berlin, defender Juma Bah was sent off during the match and subsequently subjected to racist abuse and death threats on Instagram, with his family also threatened.

Augsburg released a strong statement condemning the abuse, declaring they will never tolerate such behaviour. The club stated they will report the incident to police and explore every legal option available, emphasizing that attacking one of their players is an attack on the entire club's values. The statement stressed that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and dignity regardless of skin colour, background, religion or nationality.