Union s Huebner banned but no evidence found of racial abuse towards Amiri
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21/01/2021 - 19:32 2 min
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The German FA (DFB) on Thursday said there was no evidence that Union Berlin s Florian Huebner racially abused Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Nadiem Amiri, but gave the defender a two-match ban and 20,000-euro ($24,292) fine.
Huebner was alleged to have used a racist insult against German-born Amiri, whose parents are from Afghanistan, after the pair argued following Union s 1-0 Bundesliga win in the capital last Friday.
But the DFB said no evidence of a racially motivated or discriminatory act could be provided and instead banned Huebner for unsportsmanlike conduct .
By AFP - Agence France Presse January 17, 2021 Print Article
Leverkusen midfielder Nadiem Amiri (2nd from left) argues with Union Berlin players after the final whistle on Friday Andreas Gora Text size
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The German FA (DFB) have confirmed they are investigating Union Berlin defender Florian Huebner over an allegation of racism made following Friday s Bundesliga match at home to Bayer Leverkusen.
According to the DFB, there are suspicions , Huebner aimed a racist insult at Leverkusen midfielder Nadiem Amiri, whose parents are from Afghanistan, after the final whistle of Union s 1-0 win.
Union have rejected any accusation of racism.