British police question English winger Phil Foden, Manchester City player and his mother during a boxing match between Aamir Khan and Brock’s agent at a boxing ring in Manchester last Saturday.
A video of a 21-year-old England international being verbally assaulted by a group of fans has spread on social media.
In the video, which includes gruesome footage, Phil Foden’s mother, Claire, 41, defended him, threw one of the respondents with a powerful punch in his face, and got into an altercation with some unidentified fans. Targeting her son.
Police said no complaints have been received but further investigation is underway.
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– Jonathan Quinn (on JonnorQuinn3) 2022 February 20
One of Forden’s hurters showed the voice of Liverpool residents, while another “Bradford” group repeatedly insulted him, a source said.
According to the Daily Mail, Foden’s attack on his mother came in the wake of Foden’s 2-3 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in the opening 90 minutes.
Mann City issued a statement strongly condemning the abuse of Phil Foden and his family, saying, “We know of a video clip circulating on social media showing Phil Foden and his family being abused and abused.”
“We are shocked and intimidated by the nature of the abuse and subsequent assault on a member of Phil’s family, and we will continue to provide all necessary support and assistance to Phil and his family.”
Manchester City lost 3-2 to Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium last Saturday in the 26th round of the English Premier League.
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