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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Flo Clifford

‘Sexism isn’t banter’: Phil Foden chants crossed a line, says Kick It Out chief

Pep Guardiola embraced Phil Foden as he was substituted during the Manchester derby, when the offensive chants took place - (Getty Images)

The anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out has condemned offensive chants sung by Manchester United fans about Phil Foden’s mother, saying “sexism isn’t banter”.

The chants, which Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said showed “a lack of class”, were sung throughout the first half of the Manchester derby on Sunday and when Foden was brought off in the 57th minute. United have not publicly commented on them.

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