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Chelsea's First Black Player Remembered Amid Soccer Racism
Chelsea's Paul Canoville, the club's first Black player, recalls vicious abuse from fans in the 1980s, including being taunted with the N word and bananas. He says racially charged abuse came largely from his own supporters and highlights the ongoing need for action against racism in football.
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Paul Canoville
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Associated Press
Stamford Bridge
London
John Barnes
Mark Bright
Professional Footballers’ Association
Kick It Out
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Bright
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Real Madrid
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Brazil
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Lionel Messi
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Spain
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Raheem Sterling
Boris Johnson
George Floyd
Marcus Rashford
Bukayo Saka
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