Everton striker Saha racially abused on Twitter

Irish Sun (ANI) Tuesday 10th January, 2012

French striker Louis Saha, who plays for Everton, was told 'go back to France ya f n' on Twitter.

It emerged on the day politicians called for an inquiry into racism in football, claiming the Football Association and individual clubs were 'dragging their feet' over the issue, The Daily Mail reports.

Thirty-three-year-old Saha re-tweeted the offensive message, received on January 4, and added his own comment in reply, saying: 'Don't attached (sic) urself with the club. U disgrace.'

The account, which sent the message has now been deleted and Saha later updated his 80,000 Twitter followers telling them an investigation was carried out and the offensive tweet was sent without the user's authorisation by a work colleague.

Saha, who has also played for Manchester United, Fulham and Newcastle, also said the abuser had been suspended from his job.

A spokesman for Everton said officials and police were aware of the incident and a 'thorough and proper' investigation was taking place.

On Friday, Oldham defender Tom Adeyemi broke down in tears after apparently being subjected to racist abuse from a supporter in the stands at Anfield during an FA Cup clash with Liverpool.

A 20-year-old man was arrested and bailed for allegedly racially abusing the player at the match. (ANI)