Police are investigating claims a goalkeeper was racially abused as he made his debut during a Premier League match. Eyewitnesses say a group of Floriana fans shoulted insults at Santa Luċija keeper Julani Archibald at the Tony Bezzina Stadium, in Paola on Saturday. One in particular was heard shouting a racist slur. Police told Times of Malta investigations are ongoing to identify the alleged people involved. The player said on Facebook that he was proud to be black and sad that racism still exists in football. “Happy to make my debut for my new club Santa Luċija. On the other hand its sad in today’s world that fans are still being racist,” Archibald wrote in a Facebook post on Sunday. “I’m proud of being black but there’s no room for racism in our game.” The player, from St. Kitts and Nevis, thanked his teammates and coaching staff for their support "in this difficult period of time". The abuse, alleged to have happened after Santa Luċija scored a second goal in the match, has been roundly condemned by both clubs and the Malta Football Association, who said it was cooperating with the police. "The Malta FA reiterates that football must not be used by anyone to convey...
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