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William Janes

Football fan who racially abused Rio Ferdinand on Twitter handed suspended sentence

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A football fan who racially abused former England defender Rio Ferdinand following the Euro 2020 final has been handed a 12-week suspended sentence.

Robert Whippe, 64, admitted directing two tweets featuring monkey and banana emojis at the commentator over his commentary on the tournament, St Albans Magistrates’ Court heard.

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