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Everton Investigating Reports of Racist Chanting From Their Own Fans Towards Defender Yerry Mina

Related Topics: Everton F.C., Racism, Report, Colombia, Chant

Everton have launched an investigation after a video emerged allegedly showing a group of Toffees supporters signing a racist chant about Colombian defender Yerry Mina.

The video appears to show fans mentioning racist stereotypes of Colombians, as well as stereotypes around the links between his ethnicity and intimate body parts.

Anti-discrimination organisation Kick It Out contacted Everton yesterday and, according to The Times, the club have now launched an investigation into the video.

A club statement said: "Everton Football Club is aware of the video posted on social media by an unaffiliated supporters’ club.