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Hamburg midfielder Immanuel Pherai speaks on ‘worst match of my career’ for Suriname after racism reported in Guatemala

Hamburg midfielder Immanuel Pherai spoke after featuring in a CONCACAF Nations League match in Guatemala in which his Suriname team reported extensive racist abuse.

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Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 9:17 AM

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Immanuel Pherai called Suriname's match in Guatemala the worst of his career after facing severe racist abuse.
Pherai reported monkey noises, racial slurs, and thrown bottles targeting his Suriname teammate Richonell Margaret.
CONCACAF has launched an investigation into the discriminatory conduct following a complaint by the Surinamese Football Association.

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Hamburg midfielder Immanuel Pherai described Suriname's CONCACAF Nations League match in Guatemala as the worst match of his career following severe racist abuse from the crowd. Pherai revealed that fans shouted slurs during the national anthem and directed monkey noises, insults, and thrown bottles at teammate Richonell Margaret after a red card.

Following a formal complaint from the Surinamese Football Association, CONCACAF confirmed it is investigating the discriminatory conduct. The match ended in a 1-0 victory for Guatemala, after which a mass brawl broke out on the pitch.

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