Racism allegation overshadows Bundesliga clash
Leverkusen’s midfielder Nadiem Amiri, who was born in Germany to Afghan parents, was booked on 90 minutes and had to be restrained after the final whistle.
By AFP
Friday 15 Jan 2021, 11:00 PM
Jan 15th 2021, 11:00 PM
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Nadiem Amiri (l) of Bayer Leverkusen moves away from Union Berlin coach Urs Fischer.
Image: DPA/PA Images
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AN ACCUSATION of racism after the final whistle threatens to overshadow Union Berlin’s 1-0 home win over Bayer Leverkusen on Friday which lifts the hosts to fourth in the table.
Leverkusen’s midfielder Nadiem Amiri, who was born in Germany to Afghan parents, was booked on 90 minutes and had to be restrained after the final whistle during a heated exchange with a group of Union players.