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Tottenham and the Premier League condemn 'disgusting' racist abuse of Richarlison after a banana was thrown at him while he celebrated a goal in Brazil's win over Tunisia

Tottenham Hotspur have condemned the 'disgusting' racist abuse of Richarlison after a banana was thrown at him from the stands during Brazil's international against Tunisia.

The forward was celebrating having put Brazil 2-1 ahead in the friendly at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday night when several objects were thrown at him, including one which was clearly a banana.

Footage showed the Manchester United midfielder Fred kicking the banana away as Brazil's players celebrated with Richarlison.

Spurs offered their support to their player in a tweet that read: 'We are disgusted by the racist abuse of Richarlison at last night's game between Brazil and Tunisia.