Bayern condemns racist abuse of Coman
Bayern Munich has condemned racist abuse suffered by Kingsley Coman in the aftermath of France's penalty shoot-out defeat against Argentina in the World Cup final.
Coman was introduced as a 71st-minute substitute with France 2-0 down on Monday (AEDT), making a positive impact as Kylian Mbappe's hat-trick helped Les Bleus force spot-kicks at the end of a pulsating 3-3 draw.
However, the winger was the first player to fail to convert in the shoot-out as Emiliano Martinez made a strong save to his right, before midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni put France's next kick wide.
Coman was subjected to discriminatory messages on social media following France's 4-2 shoot-out defeat, prompting his club to denounce those involved.
A statement issued via the Bundesliga champion's Twitter account read: "FC Bayern strongly condemn the racist comments made towards Kingsley Coman.
"The FC Bayern family is behind you, King. Racism has no place in sport or our society."
On the eve of the World Cup, the French Football Federation condemned racist messages addressed to midfielder Eduardo Camavinga following suggestions he was responsible for an injury suffered by Christopher Nkunku in training.
