Former Senegal Lions captain El Hadji Diouf faced a distressing weekend during the Leeds-Millwall match (0-1) in the English League 2 championship. The Senegalese football figure, known for his controversial reputation, experienced racist abuse from Millwall supporters.
Reports from Sofoot indicate that Diouf endured monkey chants and “vociferations accompanied by insults and neo-Nazi gestures” from the opposing fans. Despite his attempts to bring attention to the issue by questioning the referee, the match continued until its conclusion. El Hadji Ousseynou Diouf, the two-time African Golden Ball recipient, had been part of Leeds United since 2012.
The incident underscores the persistent challenges of racism in football and the need for continued efforts to address and eliminate such behavior from the sport. It also highlights the importance of raising awareness and taking proactive measures to create a more inclusive and respectful environment within football stadiums.
