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Arrest warrant issued for Sheffield Wednesday forward Forestieri

An arrest warrant has been issued for Sheffield Wednesday forward Fernando Forestieri after he failed to attend court.

The 28-year-old was due to appear at Mansfield Magistrates Court on Friday.

Forestieri was charged with using threatening words and behaviour, and racially aggravated harassment on 24 July.

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The offences allegedly occurred after Sheffield Wednesday’s pre-season match against League Two side Mansfield Town at the Stags’ One Call Stadium.

However, after Forestieri failed to attend a warrant without bail was issued.

Forestieri began his youth career in 2003 with Argentine side Newell's Old Boys.