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​Hoffenheim decidate goal to Totttenham loanee Sessegnon after racial abuse

Hoffenheim stars showed their support for on loan Tottenham star Ryan Sessegnon.

The youngster, who is an England youth team star, has been on the receiving end of racist abuse on social media.

He shared some of those messages with his followers recently.

Sessegnon was on the bench as Hoffenheim defeated Slovan Liberec 5-0 in the Europa League.

When Mu'nas Dabbur scored the first goal, everyone on the team raised their fists in solidarity.

Spurs also acknowledged the situation.

"Everyone at the club is with you @RyanSessegnon," the tweet from Tottenham's official account read.

"We are proud of the rich ethnic diversity that exists across our communities, fans, staff and players. We are driven by inclusion and equality for all and nobody should have to endure such repulsive abuse."


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