Europe 1 with AFP 10:52 p.m., December 19, 2022
Bayern Munich on Monday lent their support to their French striker Kingsley Coman, targeted by racist insults after missing his shot on goal against Argentina in the final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Sunday in Doha.
Unhappy finalist of the 2022 Football World Cup against Argentina, Kingsley Coman subsequently received several racist insults on his social networks.
"FC Bayern strongly condemns the racist remarks made against Kingsley Coman. The FC Bayern family is behind you, King. Racism has no place in sport or in our society," the club wrote. German on his Twitter account.
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Missed penalty
The Bayern striker, second in scoring for the Blues, had his shot denied by Argentinian goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez as the two teams were tied 1-1 in the fateful session, giving the Albiceleste the chance to take the lead .
The Blues, who had come back to 2-2 in regulation time, then 3-3 after extra time, finally lost 4-2 on penalties.
Midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni whose shot flew out of bounds and striker Randal Kolo Muani were also victims of insults on social networks in the wake of the defeat of the France team.
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