GENK, Belgium: Liverpool have condemned a graphic"racist" banner unfurled by fans before the start of their Champions League Group E clash away at Racing Genk on Wednesday.
The banner, displayed in an area populated by travelling fans, depicted Liverpool's Belgian striker Divock Origi's head on a naked body, alongside the Champions League trophy.In a statement released shortly before kick-off Liverpool said they had acted swiftly to have the banner removed, saying it"perpetuated a racist stereotype".
"This is completely unacceptable," a club statement said."Liverpool Football Club condemns the offensive banner displayed in our section of the ground, prior to kick-off. "We acted swiftly to have the banner removed and we are now working with the local authorities and stadium team in Genk to identify those responsible.Source: Reuters
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