Wayne Rooney: ‘Racially abused player cried on my chest’
Premier League legend on how football can solve racism problem
- Wayne Rooney has advocated for tougher sanctions, including points deductions, to combat racism in football.
- Speaking on his new BBC podcast, Rooney recounted consoling a former DC United player who was racially abused and cried on his chest.
- He highlighted recent incidents of racial abuse involving Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo and Tottenham's Mathys Tel.
- Rooney believes that people often underestimate the profound hurt caused by racist remarks.
- He proposed that hitting clubs with points deductions or financial penalties, alongside educational campaigns, is essential to deter racist behaviour.