Soccer

Alan Pardew leaves CSKA Sofia because of ‘group of organised racist fans’

Some of his players were subjected to racist abuse and had bananas thrown at them

Alan Pardew who has left CSKA Sofia following the actions of a "group of organised racist fans" at a match last month. Photograph: PA
Alan Pardew who has left CSKA Sofia following the actions of a "group of organised racist fans" at a match last month. Photograph: PA
Wed Jun 01 2022 - 18:17 • 1 MIN READ

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