Mathys Tel, the 20-year-old Tottenham Hotspur player, faced racial abuse on social media after missing a penalty in the UEFA Super Cup against Paris Saint-Germain. In response, Spurs expressed their disgust at the abuse directed towards him. Tel emphasized his resilience and gratitude for support through an Instagram message. He reaffirmed that racism is unacceptable, and through hard work and humility, he will not be affected by the incident. Tel remains proud of his roots and committed to his growth and respect in football.
"Everyone, after the last few days have passed, I wanted to thank you all for your messages of support. Racism has no place in our society. Every day is a learning curve and every day is a lesson."
"I know where I come from, where I started, and none of this will bring me down. With work and humility, respect reigns. Thank you all."
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