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Allan Saint-Maximin Leaves Club América After Alleging Racist Abuse of His Children

The winger’s exit followed a social media account of abuse against his children, with Club América denouncing discrimination.

Overview

  • Club América announced his departure on Feb. 1, two days after he said on Instagram that his children were targeted by racist attacks.
  • The club issued a statement condemning discrimination and expressing solidarity with Saint-Maximin and his family, while no specifics of the alleged incidents were disclosed.
  • Head coach André Jardine condemned the racist acts against the player’s daughters and said Saint‑Maximin also struggled to adapt to life in Mexico City.
  • Multiple outlets reported the split as by mutual consent, with some saying he requested to leave and others citing unconfirmed internal tensions with the coach.
  • The 28-year-old signed a two-year deal in August and made 15 appearances for the Liga MX side during a short stint in Mexico.