The Carlton cheer squad Twitter account claimed that a Crows fan attending the Blues game had racially harassed the Blues defender, who is an Australian Muslim, by calling him a “terrorist”. | GeraetsNell
The AFL’s integrity unit is investigating after an Adelaide supporter was accused of directing a “racially motivated comment” towards Carlton defender Adam Saad on Saturday night.
The tweet said the spectator was approached for questioning by South Australian police, as well as stadium security and staff following reports of the situation, but was allegedly permitted to remain in the stands. “Football is a place of inclusion and belonging and there is no place for racist behaviour in our game.
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