Carlton defender Adam Saad has called for more education, as the AFL investigates an Islamophobic remark allegedly made by an Adelaide spectator at last night's game.
Carlton Football Club's Adam Saad has expressed his disappointment over an Islamophobic remark allegedly directed at him by a spectator during last night's game at Adelaide Oval.The AFL is investigating discriminatory comments allegedly made by an Adelaide spectatorPolice and stadium security responded to the incident during the game
"Cops, Security, Ground Staff 'talk to her' and say 'it's been dealt with' and tell us to leave it at that and she isn't even kicked out of the ground."Today, the AFL issued a statement saying that it is investigating alleged comments made by a spectator at Adelaide Oval last night. "Nobody in our game, or in the community, deserves to be discriminated and vilified against due to their faith or race and there is simply no excuse for it."The Adelaide Football Club has also confirmed it is investigating.
They said the matter had been referred to the AFL and Adelaide Oval Stadium Management Authority for investigation.
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