Le Havre Accuses Dønnum of Racist Gesture in Toulouse–Le Havre Stalemate as Player and Club Reject Claim

Overview

• The 0-0 Ligue 1 match saw Aron Dønnum wave his hand in front of his nose toward Simon Ebonog in second-half stoppage time.
• Le Havre coach Didier Digard labeled the gesture unacceptable and called for a review and sanction, echoed by midfielder Abdoulaye Touré.
• Match officials booked Ebonog and Digard following the exchanges, and Dønnum was not penalized on the field.
• Dønnum denied any racist intent, saying the motion meant he noticed an unpleasant smell and that he has used it before without racial meaning.
• Toulouse FC issued a firm statement rejecting the accusation as unfounded and reserving the right to take action to defend the player.