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Wijnaldum vows to leave pitch and not return as racially abused Moreira dubbed 'pathetic little man' by Den Bosch coach

The Dutch midfielder wants action at a government level after a 'despicable' response to abuse was issued by the second tier side

Liverpool and Netherlands star Georginio Wijnaldum believes the only option in the face of racist abuse in a football match would be to walk off the pitch and not return.

Wijnaldum was speaking after Excelsior player Ahmad Mendes Moreira suffered racist chanting in the 3-3 draw with Den Bosch in the Dutch second division on Sunday.

Moreira, supported by team-mates, left the pitch 30 minutes in after being subjected to abuse, with the referee then calling a temporary halt to the match.