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Augsburg release strong anti-racism statement in support of Juma Bah

Following Augsburg's Matchday 7 draw with Union Berlin, defender Juma Bah, who had been sent off during the game, was the subject of racist abuse online. His club has now responded to the incident and taken a clear stance.

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 4:14 PM
Augsburg release strong anti-racism statement in support of Juma Bah
Key Things to Know
  • Augsburg released an anti-racism statement supporting Juma Bah following vile online abuse and death threats.
  • The abuse targeted Bah and his family on Instagram after he was sent off against Union Berlin.
  • Augsburg announced they will report the online abuse to the police and pursue legal action.
The Story in 60 Seconds

FC Augsburg have released a strong statement condemning racist abuse and death threats directed at defender Juma Bah and his family. The abuse occurred online via Instagram following the club's Matchday 7 draw against Union Berlin, during which Bah was sent off.

In the official statement, Augsburg announced that they will report the incident to the police and pursue all available legal avenues. The Bundesliga club stated they will never tolerate such behavior and reiterated their full support for Bah.

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