Racism in football reared its ugly head again last night as a young soccer star was so badly abused by the crowd in an FA Cup match that he broke down in tears.
Oldham defender Tom Adeyemi became upset after becoming the target of a section of the crowd at the famous Kop end at Anfield during Liverpool's tie with Oldham.
Police are investigating after fans allegedly called the youngster 'a fucking black bastard' during their team's 5-1 victory over their lower league opposition.
It is understood that Adeyemi, 20, has given a statement to police in which he claimed he was the victim of a racist attack.
Abuse seemed to emanate from the famous Kop end of the ground where, according to witnesses, two fans were seen wearing Luis Suárez T-shirts. Adeyemi turned to confront his abuser.
He then put his shirt to his eyes, visibly upset, and players from both sides intervened with Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard and striker Dirk Kuyt among those attempting to reassure the Oldham player.
A witness who gave evidence to Liverpool officials and the police was quoted by the Guardian as saying: 'I was to the right of the Kop and the No11 turned to walk away after a tackle.
'I heard a single voice shout, 'You fucking black Bastard.' He spun round with shock on his face and started pointing at the crowd, from where the shout had come.'
A section of the crowd at Liverpool's Kop end appear to taunt Adeyemi. It is not known which Liverpool fans caused the player make his complaint of racial abuse
Liverpool confirmed an incident took place and said investigations were continuing.
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