Is racism in football getting worse?

Racial abuse aimed at Paul Pogba the latest in a series of episodes this season

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Racism in football is “out of control”, experts say, after Manchester United player Paul Pogba was subjected to racial abuse for missing a penalty in the draw against Wolves on Monday night.

The club vowed to take the “strongest course of action” against any person found guilty of racism, adding: “The individuals who expressed these views do not represent the values of our great club and it is encouraging to see the vast majority of our fans condemn this on social media also.”

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