These are the press releases that we unfortunately see flourishing a lot in 2024. Paris Saint-Germain supported Nuno Mendes (22 years old) on Sunday, its Portuguese left-back, the target of racist messages on social networks. The club wrote: “Paris Saint-Germain offers its full support to its player Nuno Mendes, the target of insulting and racist comments on social networks during last night's match against Stade Brestois.”
“Paris Saint-Germain does not tolerate any form of racism, anti-Semitism or any other form of discrimination,” the press release read. “The racist insults directed at Nuno Mendes are completely unacceptable. We stand in full support of Nuno and all those involved, and are working with the relevant authorities and associations to hold those responsible to account.”
On Saturday evening, shortly after Paris Saint-Germain's match against Brest (3-1), Nuno Mendes shared in an Instagram story a message he had received on the same social network, containing several insults, some of which were racist, possibly during the match.
“At Paris Saint-Germain, we are committed to promoting an environment of inclusion, respect and unity on and off the pitch,” the capital club wrote. “Racism has no place in football and we will continue to defend the values of tolerance and respect that define our club.”
