PSG condemn online racism towards defender Mendes

Paris St-Germain opportunity they "stand firmly" pinch defender Nuno Mendes, who was subjected to online racist maltreatment aft nan club's 3-1 triumph complete Brest successful Ligue 1 connected Saturday.

PSG opportunity nan Portugal left-back, 22, has nan their afloat support aft he shared nan comments he had received connected his Instagram story.

Brest took nan lead aft Mendes brought down Ludovic Ajorque to concede a first-half penalty, which was converted by Romain del Castillo.

"Paris St-Germain doesn't tolerate racism, antisemitism aliases immoderate different shape of discrimination," nan nine said. "The group insults directed astatine Nuno Mendes are wholly unacceptable.

"We guidelines firmly by Nuno and each those affected and we are moving pinch nan applicable authorities and associations to guarantee those responsible are held accountable for their actions.

"At Paris St-Germain, we are committed to fostering an situation of inclusion, respect and unity some connected and disconnected nan pitch. Racism has nary spot successful shot and we will proceed to uphold nan values of tolerance and respect that specify our club."

PSG recovered to triumph nan crippled and support their cleanable commencement to nan convention play arsenic Ousmane Dembele scored 2 goals either broadside of a Fabian Ruiz strike.

Mendes has made 80 appearances for PSG successful each competitions. He initially joined nan broadside connected indebtedness from Sporting Lisbon successful August 2021 earlier signing permanently nan pursuing May.