Watch: Mosta FC and Raiders players take a knee in strong anti-racism message

Mosta FC and Raiders Għargħur sent a powerful message against racism before their BOV Women’s League match at the Mġarr Ground on Tuesday night following Sunday’s incidents during an U-19 match between the two clubs. Last Sunday, Raiders Għargħur player Maya Lucia alleged on social media that she suffered racial abuse during the U-19 league match against Mosta at the Marsaskala Ground. [attach id=1016478 type="video"]Video: Jonathan Borg[/attach] The Police and the Malta FA are currently gathering more information from the clubs involved and other relevant parties while the alleged incident has been reported to the police by the player’s club. [attach id=1016463 size="large" align="left" type="image"]Maya Lucia takes a knee before the start of the Mosta vs Raiders Għargħur match. [/attach] While this alleged incident drew the condemnation from several organisations and politicians, the two clubs decided that they sent a clear message against racism before the start of Tuesday’s match. [attach id=1016466 size="large" align="left" type="image"]Match officials and players take a knee prior to kick-off.[/attach] In fact, both sets of players took the pitch wearing anti-racism shirt...