Top Ad
I DIG Radio
www.idigradio.com
Listen live to the best music from around the world!
I DIG Style
www.idigstyle.com
Learn about the latest fashion styles and more...

Rashford, Lingard condemn racism after photo

Written by 
Published in Soccer
Wednesday, 26 January 2022 04:29

Manchester United's Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard have said they do not condone any form of discrimination after a photo of them with controversial British rap artist Wiley drew criticism.

Wiley, who had his Twitter account suspended after posting a string of anti-Semitic comments on his social media accounts in 2020, posted the photo on Instagram before deleting it.

- Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)
- Don't have ESPN? Get instant access

The Jewish Chronicle newspaper published the picture, which it said was taken in Dubai on an unconfirmed date.

Lingard said on Twitter: "I've been made aware of a photo circulating currently, that can easily be misconstrued. I want to make it clear that I do not condone any form of racism whatsoever!"

Meanwhile Rashford said: "I wasn't aware of comments that had been made when I got pulled into a photo opportunity. Comments that I absolutely condemn. I apologise for any upset caused. We just all happened to be in the same place at the same time.

"I'd like to reinforce that I do not and will not condone discriminative language or behaviour of any kind aimed at the Jewish community or any other community.

"I truly believe that tackling anti-Semitism in and outside of the game requires a greater level of attention and should very much form part of the game's anti-racism stance," he added in a series of tweets.

Wiley had apologised for his actions two years ago and said he was not a racist.

Read 196 times

Soccer

Ronaldo, 39, wants to to defy age, continue career

Ronaldo, 39, wants to to defy age, continue career

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsCristiano Ronaldo has said he has no plans of slowing down at the a...

Source: Tuchel open to stay, wary of Man Utd snub

Source: Tuchel open to stay, wary of Man Utd snub

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThomas Tuchel is open to remaining as Bayern Munich coach amid conc...

Ederson ruled out for title decider, FA Cup final

Ederson ruled out for title decider, FA Cup final

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsEderson will miss Manchester City's last Premier League game as wel...

2026 FIFA


2028 LOS ANGELES OLYMPIC

UEFA

2024 PARIS OLYMPIC


Basketball

Bickerstaff future a question for Cavs; Mitchell, too

Bickerstaff future a question for Cavs; Mitchell, too

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsBOSTON -- After Cleveland saw its season end in a 113-98 loss to th...

Luka keeps peace with refs, dominates pivotal G5

Luka keeps peace with refs, dominates pivotal G5

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsOKLAHOMA CITY -- Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic, quite inte...

Baseball

MLB Power Rankings: The AL and NL Central are rising -- which teams are in our top 10?

MLB Power Rankings: The AL and NL Central are rising -- which teams are in our top 10?

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsWhile some of the usual players dominate our list, five of our top...

Scherzer to 60-day IL; can't return until May 28

Scherzer to 60-day IL; can't return until May 28

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsARLINGTON, Texas -- Max Scherzer was transferred to the 60-day inju...

Sports Leagues

  • FIFA

    Fédération Internationale de Football Association
  • NBA

    National Basketball Association
  • ATP

    Association of Tennis Professionals
  • MLB

    Major League Baseball
  • ITTF

    International Table Tennis Federation
  • NFL

    Nactional Football Leagues
  • FISB

    Federation Internationale de Speedball

About Us

I Dig® is a leading global brand that makes it more enjoyable to surf the internet, conduct transactions and access, share, and create information.  Today I Dig® attracts millions of users every month.r

 

Phone: (800) 737. 6040
Fax: (800) 825 5558
Website: www.idig.com
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Affiliated