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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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French club Montpellier deny ‘particularly serious’ Mary Fowler racism claims

Mary Fowler during a Matildas game at the Paris Olympics
Mary Fowler during a Matildas game at the Paris Olympics. Montpellier have denied racism claims made by their former player. Photograph: Daniel Cole/AP

Montpellier have rejected allegations by Mary Fowler she received racist treatment while playing at the French club, denying she ever received bananas and reiterating their commitment to combating discrimination.

The Australian wrote in her memoir Bloom that in 2022 while other players leaving the club had received flowers, she and another black teammate received nothing, and they were subsequently given bananas by a teammate in the dressing room.

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