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Leeds United condemn 'unacceptable' tragedy chanting during Boxing Day win at Stoke City

-Credit:PA
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Leeds United have condemned tragedy chanting that took place during their Boxing Day win at Stoke City. Footage was posted on social media of a section of the Whites' travelling support at the Bet365 Stadium singing anti-Palestine lyrics in a chant referencing Israel international wide man Manor Solomon.

A Leeds United spokesperson told LeedsLive: “Discriminatory language or chanting is not acceptable and supporters could be breaking the law. The club condemns this behaviour and has a zero-tolerance policy towards discrimination abuse of all kinds.

“Tough measures and sanctions are in place across all English football leagues to tackle illegal behaviours within football grounds, and this involves but is not limited to, discriminatory behaviour and tragedy chanting.”

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A report in the I states the English Football League are also aware of the incident. The Football Association have previously punished clubs by handing out fines, charging them with misconduct and implementing action plans requiring clubs to eradicate offensive songs.

Solomon, on a season-long loan deal from Tottenham Hotspur, made his eighth Championship start last night as the Whites cruised to a comfortable away win after a double either side of half-time from Joel Piroe.

The 25-year-old has contributed three goals and three assists since moving to Elland Road. The wide man is expected to be feature in Sunday's meeting with Derby County at Pride Park Stadium as Daniel Farke's men look to tighten their grip on top spot in the race for automatic promotion.