Racially abused player ‘cried on my chest’ – Rooney

In response to being racially abused while in charge of DC United’s Major League Soccer team, Wayne Rooney revealed a player had “cried on his chest” and called for more anti-racism education campaigns.

The former world leaders of England and Manchester United also wants to see teams more severely punished for racist fan sentiment.

On his new BBC podcast, Rooney discussed how to combat racism in the Premier League.

Following the Cherries’ 4-2 defeat by Liverpool on Friday, Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo reported being racially abused by a member of the crowd.

One of my players, who had been racially abused, was crying on my chest during one of my encounter in DC. On the Wayne Rooney Show, he said, “I was holding him as he was crying on my chest.”

They use the phrase “a throwaway line” because they believe it has no meaning, but it hurts people, I don’t think people realize. There must be more being done to stop it for people to see that and comprehend it.

Semenyo reported the abuse to the referee, so the Premier League opener at Anfield on Friday was abruptly stopped in the 29th minute.

A 47-year-old Liverpool man was detained on suspicion of aggravated public order by racially aggravated public order and placed on conditional bail from all UK football stadiums.

Rooney added that clubs must be taught how to avoid discrimination at all ages, but he also wants stronger sanctions for clubs.

According to Rooney, “there needs to be a strong campaign for society’s education of children, parents, and grandparents,”

The only way to stop is to hit the clubs, according to the coach. Fans will continue to do it if there is ignorance.

You must hit the clubs by taking off points, or you must hit them with money. Otherwise, it will continue to grow.

“Hopefully, the right people come together with the appropriate organizations to try to put together something important.”

According to rule E20. 1, the Football Association (FA) has the authority to impose financial penalties or stadium closures on organizations that are found to have ignored reports of racist abuse.