"Racing Club de Lens is outraged and strongly condemns the wave of hateful comments and racist insults directed at its new player, Allan Saint-Maximin, on social media. In response, the club has been forced to close the comments section on some of its posts and will continue to take all necessary measures to ensure that its social media platforms remain healthy and respectful spaces for expression."
"The problem is not skin colour, it is the colour of thoughts. People attack me, but that's not a problem. I grew up learning to fight back against attacks, whether they are subtle, hidden or direct. But there is one thing I will never tolerate, and that is people attacking my children. Protecting my children is my priority, I will fight with all my strength to ensure that they are respected and loved,"
Racing Club de Lens publicly condemned racist comments and insults aimed at new signing Allan Saint‑Maximin and closed comments on some social posts. Saint‑Maximin joined Lens on transfer deadline day as a free agent after leaving Club América, where he alleged racist comments had been made against his daughters. He made 16 appearances and scored three goals for Club América earlier in the season and returns to Ligue 1 for the first time since his 2019 move from Nice to Newcastle. Lens pledged to keep its platforms healthy and respectful, reaffirmed values of respect and tolerance, and offered full support to Saint‑Maximin and his family. Saint‑Maximin said he will fiercely protect his children.
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