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Arsenal ambassador Gupta apologises after Alex Iwobi racist comment

Arsenal ambassador Esha Gupta has apologised after hi racist comments on Alex Iwobi.

The Bollywood star posted on her Intagram comparing the Nigeria international to a gorilla following the Gunners’ 2-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur in December.

However, on Sunday, the actor has taken to the social media to show her remorse on the comments, claiming it was as a result of her frustration in the game as she never intended a racial slur.

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“It was us discussing our frustration during the game,” she tweeted.

“Sorry as I didn’t realise it directed towards racism.