Neymar racism storm: Marseille allege Alvaro Gonzalez received death threats from Brazil

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) star Nemar's claims of being racially abused by Alvaro Gonzalez during derby clash has taken a bitter turn. Marseille allege ir player has received threatening calls from Brazil following brawl. Meanwhile, Marseille centre-back, who denies hurling racial abuse at Brazil superstar has received support from club.

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Neymar racism claim takes an ugly turn 

Neymar was among five players sent off during game against Marseille on Sunday. altercation began when Marseille's Dario Benedetto and PSG star Leandro Paredes ended up in an argument following a challenge. argument saw two teams ending up in a violent altercation. 

After game, Neymar took to social media and revealed that he was racially abused by Marseille centre-back Alvaro Gonzalez. Brazilian forward urged authorities to take cognizance of claims. However, Gonzalez, in response to Neymar racism allegations, denied any such act, insisting that re is place for racism in football. 

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Alvaro Gonzalez is t a racist: Marseille on Neymar racism allegations 

defender has w found support from Marseille after Neymar racism allegations. club's statement began with its expression of proudness of having won derby against PSG, inflicting a second defeat on defending Ligue 1 champions in as many games. club lauded its players, asserting that y were successful in implementing ir game plan to bag a fair victory. 

statement asserted that Alvaro Gonzalez is  racist, something that has been on display through his daily behaviour since he joined club. club also cited his teammates' response on same. " club remains at disposal of disciplinary committee to fully cooperate in investigation of all events that occurred in  match, and 24 hours which followed," Marseille added in ir statement. 

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Alvaro Gonzalez receives death threats following Neymar racism allegations 

club also went on to reveal shocking after-effects of Neymar's racism claims. statement claimed that Neymar and Gonzalez fight is serious and has already produced grave consequences. " club condemns dissemination of private telephone numbers of Alvaro Gonzalez and his relatives on Brazilian media and social networks overnight, giving rise to constant harassment -- including death threats", asserted Marseille.

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