Published 19:41 IST, April 6th 2020
Coronavirus pandemic: Antonio Rudiger blasts French doctors for racist African suggestion
Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger has hit out at two french doctors who recently suggested that Africa should be used as a testing site for the coronavirus vaccine.
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ongoing coronavirus pandemic is expected to hit its peak soon in UK. number of deaths across UK are estimated to be on par with numbers recorded in Italy and Spain over last month. Amidst chaos surrounding coronavirus pandemic situation across Europe, 2 French doctors suggested that coronavirus testing in Africa should be considered for any vaccine that is being prepared. Obviously, y were subjected to a lot of hate on social media with Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger lashing out at both medical professionals on Monday.
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In a brief but bold post on Twitter, Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger labeled two doctors as 'racist' after ir claims to test any sort of vaccine in African continent amidst ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Rudiger has been kwn for his vocal rants on social media against any sort of racism on or off football field. Chelsea defender Rudiger was also subjected to alleged racist chants during a Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur during 2019-20 Premier League season. Rudiger also spoke against racism while he was playing for AS Roma in Italy before moving to Chelsea last season.
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19:41 IST, April 6th 2020