"Thankfully the referees and UEFA have been supportive as well, so I think it was a good gesture. "They had the right reasons for it so the club was very supportive. Slavia Prague have suffered a huge injury scare ahead of tonight's Europa League quarter-final showdown with Arsenal after goalkeeper Ondrej Kolar appeared to suffer a … Slavia Prague have a depleted squad Slavia Prague. Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara accused Kudela of racially abusing him during the teams’ last-16 tie at Ibrox last month. Hopefully it will be an example for clubs in the future to speak out against racism and take stand. Commenting is currently disabled on this article. Heading into this clash, Slavia Prague will be without David Hovorka who has been ruled out due to injury. Powered by Minute Media © 2021 All Rights Reserved. Ondrej Kudela will not … FREE BETS: GET OVER £2,000 IN SIGN UP OFFERS HERE. Slavia Prague defender Ondrej Kudela has been banned for 10 matches by UEFA after being found guilty of racist behaviour towards Rangers player Glen Kamara. This gesture has been implemented since the start of last season’s Premier League season, to signify that all players unite as one against racism and stand with the principle that black lives matter. Slavia Prague vs Arsenal preview, team news, stats, kick-off time. Updates from the second leg kicking off at 8pm BST Man Utd v Granada: follow Barry Glendenning’s MBM report Kaya Kaynak Arsenal writer. 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ALEXANDRE LACAZETTE took a powerful stand against racism ahead of Arsenal’s crucial Europa League clash with Slavia Prague. Sporting stadiums around Europe remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. They are helping us a lot. The Frenchman understands the importance of making a gesture like this on such a big stage; it brings attention to the issue on a global scale. This was a very powerful message to the world. Arsenal handed Martin Odegaard transfer blow by Real Madrid, 10 Best Arsenal Moments in Champions League, Arsenal: 3 talking points from fabulous 4-0 Slavia Prague win. The 19-year-old starred in Arsenal’s thumping 4-0 second le… Share ; Comments; By. footballlondon. Taking a knee is not for one individual, it’s for all those suffering racial injustice. I think it was a good gesture. Social media exploded with Arsenal fans writing on timelines with variations of ‘this win is for Glen’. Kudela has since been banned for TEN games for 'racist behaviour'. The French forward was filling in as skipper for strike-partner Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. It’s a questionable length of time given that is the minimum sentence UEFA could offer and, like many others, I feel is not enough. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. I was supportive. Alex Rodriguez vs. Kamara was also banned for three matches after being found guilty of assaulting the Czech international. Aubameyang played in the 3-0 defeat at home to Liverpool and the 1-1 first-leg draw with Slavia Prague since returning from the international break. UEFA have banned Slavia Prague defender, Ondrej Kudela for one match. They supported him because the simply fact that we are all human. The Gunners decided to take a knee in the manner they did – with Alexandre Lacazette knelt facing the Czech side – before the start of the game to show their support to Rangers’ Glen Kamara, who was subjected to racial abuse by Slavia Prague defender Ondrej Kudela in the round prior to this meeting. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Boyd, reflecting the disgust of the whole Rangers fanbase, branded the alleged racism “a disgrace” and revealed his belief that Slavia Prague should be … By Kobe Tong; 21:50 15/04/21 BST; share on Facebook; share on … This has been a procession for Arsenal in the second half as they stroll towards the last four. Oh, and Arsenal won 4-0, onto the semi-finals. View our online Press Pack. Slavia Prague's Ondrej Kudela will not play at Arsenal as Uefa opens case Kudela accused of racism at Rangers, which he denies Defender provisionally suspended by Uefa for one game And I’m proud because the club they are doing that. UEFA have suspended Slavia Prague's Ondrej Kudela for 10 matches in European competition after finding the Czech international guilty of "racist behavior" against Rangers in … Kudela was given a 10-match ban, one that saw him miss both legs of the quarter-finals. Kudela will miss Slavia Prague's clash with Arsenal after he was provisionally suspended by Uefa pending their investigation into claims of racism against Rangers star … Slavia Prague’s Ondrej Kudela is expected to be questioned over accusations of racist abuse against Glen Kamara if he returns to the UK to face Arsenal, the Rangers player’s lawyer has said “After that I said to myself ‘enough is enough’ and I have to try something to take action against racism and online abuse. Boss Mikel Arteta explained: “They asked me and the club that they wanted to take that initiative. 8) How to watch Thursday's quarterfinal. Arsenal supported a player who wasn’t even in their squad. The Newsroom: Who Used Coldplay's 'Fix You' Better? “The captain came to me and asked me to do that. Arsenal: 3 talking points from fabulous Slavia Prague win as Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe delight in 4-0 triumph. The Gunners have made things hard for themselves, wasting a host of excellent chances in the first leg at the Emirates last … Meanwhile, first-choice centre-back Ondrej Kudela will be unavailable for this game after receiving a 10-match ban for alleged racial abuse. Arsenal is a club with no tolerance for racism, and that is the same for their supporters. Slavia Prague’s Ondrej Kudela given 1-game UEFA ban as investigation into racism allegations begin ahead of Arsenal tie By Tom Canton Published: … Arsenal have posted an anti-racism message on their official Twitter account ahead of their clash with Slavia Prague. Follow Sportsmail's DANNY GALLAGHER's live Europa League coverage of Slavia Prague vs Arsenal , including scoreline, lineups and build-up and every kick of the ball from Prague. Arsenal fans get 'goosebumps' at captain Alexandre Lacazette's 'class' gesture as he STARES DOWN standing Slavia Prague team while taking a knee, just weeks after the Glen Kamara racism row The Gunners sent a message of solidarity … Slavia Prague 0-4 Arsenal (1-5 agg) 90 min: The fight went out for Slavia before half-time. Ondrej Kudela is serving a lengthy ban for racist remarks against his Rangers counterparts and is suspended for this match. Slavia Prague refused to take the knee before their Europa League quarter-final first leg with Arsenal. 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For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Lacazette knelt right in front of the standing Slavia Prague players in a defiant anti-racism message, Slavia Prague defender Ondrej Kudela is claimed to have called Rangers ace Glen Kamara a 'monkey', Lacazette went on to score twice in the game as Arsenal reached the Europa League semis, Rangers star Glen Kamara breaks silence on Ondrej Kudela racism allegations as Uefa continue investigation, Ondrej Kudela is claimed to have called Rangers ace Glen Kamara a 'monkey', Aubameyang took to Instagram to reveal he was being treated for malaria, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). ⚽ Read our Football live blog for the very latest news from around the grounds. Slavia Prague vs Arsenal - LIVE! The Gunners stormed to victory to set up a semi-final clash against Unai Emery’s Villarreal Arsenal’s Brazilian Willian, who did not feature in the match on Thursday, has been a victim on racial abuse online and felt very strongly on the topic before the Slavia fixture. The racist Slavia Prague issues are eye-opening and infuriating. ALEXANDRE LACAZETTE took a powerful stand against racism ahead of Arsenal's crucial Europa League clash with Slavia Prague. If a player is found guilty of racial abuse, they should not handed a second chance. Slavia chairman Jaroslav Tvrdík declared himself “extremely ashamed” by a photo of an “absolutely disgusting, embarrassing, racist” banner aimed towards Kamara by … Slavia Prague v Arsenal: Europa League quarter-final, second leg – live! ALL GUNNS BLAZING Slavia Prague 0 Arsenal 4 (agg 1-5): Gunners turn on style to set up semi-final showdown with Unai Emery’s Villarreal The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. With athletes being in the limelight they can so easily be targeted for online abuse in all its disgusting forms, and it was great to see Arsenal and the community fight against it over the past couple of weeks. Slavia Prague confirm Ondrej Kudela will not travel to London for Arsenal game amid racism probe. Lacazette was the central figure of the picture, demonstrating the leader he is on and off the field. And it appeared to light a fire in Lacazette's belly, as he scored TWICE in the 4-0 rout as the Gunners set up a semi-final clash with ex-boss Unai Emery and his Villarreal. The Gabon star, 31, revealed he had been feeling under the weather for a 'couple of weeks'. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. They wanted to take that initiative and they had the right reasons for it, so the club and I were very supportive. Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on Arsenal FC and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC - APRIL 15: Players of Arsenal takes a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement as players of Slavia Praha looks on prior to the UEFA Europa League Quarter Final Second Leg match between Slavia Praha and Arsenal FC at Sinobo Stadium on April 15, 2021 in Prague, Czech Republic. I supported them like the club did.”. Slavia Prague's Ondrej Kudela, the player at the centre of a racism storm being investigated by both police and UEFA, will miss Thursday's Europa League clash with Arsenal. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. I will never stop my fight against racism,” Willian told the official Arsenal website. Arsenal kick Slavia Prague and racism out of Europa League as Alexandre Lacazette score twice in 4-0 Europa League quarter-final win. What the team did both before and on the pitch was a source of great pride. Along with the players, their leader Mikel Arteta supported his team in making a statement against racial abuse, displaying the organization’s commitment to fighting racial injustice in football and the world. Slavia Prague vs Arsenal team news. Slavia Prague needs an ass-kicking. Arsenal sweating over fitness of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Martin Odegaard, … Photo: Lacazette does Arsenal proud as powerful image shows him taking the knee in front of standing Slavia Prague players after Kudela racism ban UEFA on Tuesday handed Slavia Prague's Ondrej Kudela a provisional one-match suspension over alleged racism, ruling the centre-back out of … Last month, Slavia Prague defender Ondrej Kudela is claimed to have called Rangers ace Glen Kamara a 'monkey'. Bukayo Saka cut inside and … To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. “Thankfully, the referees and Uefa were being supportive. Slavia Prague said on Tuesday their centre-back Ondrej Kudela, investigated by UEFA and Police Scotland over alleged racism, would miss Thursday’s Europa League quarter-final first leg at Arsenal with a nose injury. Arsenal; Slavia Prague 0-4 Arsenal: Alexandre Lacazette's powerful anti-racism stance in Europa League. BUKAYO SAKA was hailed as ‘an outstanding talent’ by Arsenal legend Martin Keown after tearing Slavia Prague to shreds. And a little over 24 hours after Kudela's ban was announced, Lacazette emotionally took his place in front of the standing Slavia Prague players. A powerful message which has now become a fixture in the Premier League and further afield, players continue to take the knee before kick-off in order to continue the fight against racism. Lacazette netted Arsenal's second from the penalty spot just 21 minutes into the game, before adding his side's final goal with 15 minutes to go. With the tie evenly poised at 1-1 after last week's clash at the Emirates, emotions were already bound to be running high in the Czech Republic. Kudela should be banned from ever playing professional football again. (Photo by Martin Sidorjak/Getty Images). 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