Sports News of Tuesday, 9 April 2024
Source: www.ghanaweb.live
2024-04-09Joseph Paintsil racially abused after LA Galaxy loss in El Trafico
Joseph Paintsil
In the Major League Soccer match between the Los Angeles Galaxy and Los Angeles Football Club, Joseph Paintsil, the Ghanaian winger, was subjected to racial abuse by a fan.
Despite the 2-1 loss, Paintsil played the entire duration of the game, showcasing his skills by completing two out of six dribble attempts, accurately passing the ball 28 times out
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Unfortunately, after the match, a fan of the club posted a racist message on Paintsil's Instagram page, mocking his performance with the derogatory phrase "Mon Key couldn't do anything today" with a laughing emoji.
This offensive comment received widespread condemnation in the comment section of the social media platform Reddit.
Since joining the team, Paintsil has contributed two goals and two assists in seven MLS games.