US EditionSaint-Maximin leaves Club America after racist attacks on his daughters
Allan Saint-Maximin ended his $10 million contract early due to racist abuse aimed at his children, with Club América condemning the attacks and showing full support.
- On Saturday, Club América announced Allan Saint-Maximin's departure after a racist incident involving his children; he was absent from the 2-0 win over Necaxa in the Clausura's fourth round.
- On Thursday, Saint-Maximin wrote that he would never tolerate attacks on his children while traveling with his wife and his three children, including daughters Lyana and Ninhia and son Dayde.
- The 28-year-old Saint-Maximin played 16 league matches, nine as a starter, and was in the first year of a two-year contract signed last August, which he has cut short.
- Neither Allan Saint-Maximin nor Club América disclosed details, but the club condemned discrimination and expressed solidarity as the player ended his time with the team.
- A broader view shows Saint-Maximin's career includes Saint-Étienne, Monaco, Nice, and four seasons at Newcastle, with Jardine noting adaptation struggles in Mexico City, including family and cultural factors.
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Former Premier League star leaves club after claiming children were victims of 'racist abuse'
Allan Saint-Maximin has parted ways with Club America through mutual agreement after the former Newcastle winger alleged his children were subjected to racist abuse in Mexico.The 28-year-old French attacker, who became a beloved figure during his four-year spell at St James' Park between 2019 and 2023, disclosed earlier this week that his family had been targeted.His departure from the Mexican club comes after he shared a deeply emotional messag…
Allan Saint-Maximin emphasized in his Instagram post that he does not allow his children to be bullied, the problem lies not in the color of their skin, but in "the color of people's thoughts."
After only 15 matches for the Club America, Allan Saint-Maximin left Mexico this Sunday. The former Niçois justified his decision by the racist attacks suffered by his children in the school setting.
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