Arsenal fan gets three-year banning order for racial abuse of Thomas Partey
- He said he mimicked as satire what white racist would say
- Defendant said to be ‘dumbfounded’ when police came
An Arsenal fan has received a three-year football banning order after racially abusing Thomas Partey, despite claiming he was mimicking as satire what a white racist would say. Charles Ogunmilade, 28, previously admitted posting a “grossly offensive” message on X, attacking the midfielder for missing a chance during the 3-3 draw with Southampton on 21 April last year.
Partey sent a shot over the crossbar, and the court heard Ogunmilade posted: “Nah, when Partey skied that shot I actually screamed you dirty black cunt.”
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