Saint-Maximin on speaking out after his children were racially abused
Summary
Football player Allan Saint-Maximin spoke out after his children experienced racial abuse while he was playing in Mexico. He believes no one should accept racism and has shared his experience publicly to raise awareness. Saint-Maximin has since moved to play in Major League Soccer for Charlotte FC with his family.Key Facts
- Saint-Maximin’s children faced racial abuse during his time with Club America in Mexico.
- He told his children that such discrimination is not normal or acceptable.
- Club America supported Saint-Maximin and his family publicly, holding a “No to racism” banner in a game.
- Saint-Maximin emphasized that the abuse was by individuals, not the club or Mexican people.
- He moved to French club Lens after Mexico, then signed a three-year deal with Charlotte FC in the U.S.
- Saint-Maximin values his family’s support and wanted the move to benefit them as well.
- He is committed to fighting discrimination and encouraging others to speak against racism.
- Saint-Maximin helped Lens win the French Cup for the first time in the club’s history.
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