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'Let him give up football' - Barnes criticises Sancho's racism comments

John Barnes has suggested Jadon Sancho should "give up football" if he is falling out of the love with the game following the recent spate of racism directed at high-profile players.

The 19-year-old English winger said his "love of the sport" would be threatened if racist attacks on footballers continued after vile taunts have been directed at Paul Pogba, Marcus Rashford and Romelu Lukaku among others in recent weeks.

However, Barnes criticised Sancho's comments, insisting the Borussia Dortmund star should 'go into the real world' and see "what real discrimination is about".

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