Bundesliga side Gladbach announced that USMNT striker Jordan Pefok suffered online racial abuse after their loss to Saarbrucken Wednesday.
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Gladbach suffer shock cup loss to third-tier sidePefok racially abused after gameGerman club condemn behaviour & stand by USMNT forwardGettyWHAT HAPPENED?
Third-tier side Saarbrucken knocked Gladbach and Pefok out of the DFB Pokal with a stoppage-time winner to advance to the semifinals of the tournament. After the thrilling match, however, Pefok was racially abused on social media platform Instagram.
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In a statement posted on social media, the Bundesliga side stated that they "stand against all forms of racism" in support of the forward.
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On his Instagram story, Pefok has posted over 15 times sharing messages of support he has received from players, fans and media personalities across the world's game. Ex-Union Berlin teammate Sheraldo Becker posted a message of support his way, as did Gladbach teammate Julian Weigl.
WHAT NEXT FOR PEFOK AND GLADBACH
Gladbach take on FC Heidenheim this weekend in Bundesliga action. Pefok and co. will look to end the week on a high note before the international break. The 27-year-old, however, will not feature with the USA after missing out on their 23-man Nations League roster.