sport">The video dates from 2019, when Barcelona competed in a tournament in Asia. Dembélé was the instigator, Griezmann laughed along. Both players have since apologized. Griezmann said he had no racist intentions: “I have always opposed any form of discrimination.”
sport">The Japanese computer game manufacturer Konami broke the contract with Griezmann as a result of this case. “We had announced that Antoine Griezmann would become our Yu-Gi-Oh! Ambassador, but in light of recent events, we have decided to cancel the contract,” the company said. “Discrimination in any form is unacceptable.”
sport">FC Barcelona regrets “the lack of respect” of the players. “This attitude is not in line with the values FC Barcelona represents and defends. We reserve the right to take appropriate measures internally.”
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