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Hoffenheim dedicate goal to Sessegnon after on-loan Tottenham youngster shares racist abuse

Hoffenheim players showed their support for team-mate Ryan Sessegnon during their game against Slovan Liberec on Thursday after the on-loan Tottenham winger was racially abused during the week.

The 20-year-old Sessegnon, who has represented England at four youth levels, posted screenshots of abuse he had received on Instagram.

He wrote: "Honestly unbelievable. The craziest thing is I'm not even surprised anymore. Disgusting."

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Sessegnon watched from the bench as his side ran out 5-0 winners in their Europa League game, and saw his team-mates unite to show their support for him.