Call to handle abuse better

Valencia chief Murthy wants 'sad' racism incident involving Diakhaby to spur reform

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Valencia president Anil Murthy has called on La Liga to review its protocols after an alleged racist abuse incident involving the Spanish club's Mouctar Diakhaby in a match against Cadiz on Monday.

He also told The Straits Times the incident was "sad for football".

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on April 09, 2021, with the headline Call to handle abuse better. Subscribe