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BBC News·@Bbc·2 months ago
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Sunderland defender Lutsharel Geertruida is on a season-long loan from RB Leipzig Newcastle say they will investigate after Sunday's Tyne-Wear derby against Sunderland was paused following a report of racism towards visiting player Lutsharel Geertruida from someone in the St James' Park crowd. Referee Anthony Taylor stopped the Premier League match for three minutes in line with the competition's on-field anti-discrimination protocol., external In the 52nd minute, with play already stopped as Newcastle player Sven Botman was receiving treatment, Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka ran over to speak to Taylor. Moments later Taylor spoke to both sets of coaching staff, Dutch defender Geertruida and Xhaka before restarting the game. The Premier League has said the incident will be fully investigated, while a Northumbria Police spokesperson said they are "aware of a report of discriminatory abuse".…

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