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Suspended sentence for footy fan who racially abused Rio Ferdinand

Robert Whippe, 64, (pictured left) admitted directing two tweets featuring monkey and banana emojis at Rio Ferdinand.

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A football fan who racially abused former England defender Rio Ferdinand following the Euro 2020 final has been handed a 12-week suspended sentence.