Former Arsenal star goalkeeper Jens Lehman has been dismissed by Bundesliga side Hertha Berlin following his racist comments towards Sky Sports pundit Dennis Aogo in a WhatsApp message.
Appearing to be making jokes towards the former Germany international, Lehman claimed that Aogo is Sky TV Pundits “token black guy” and hence, this has caused him trouble with him being ejected from Hertha Berlin’s supervisory board, EKO HOT BLOG gathered.
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Confirming their decision, official statement from Tennor Holding’s Spokesman Andrea Fritzenkotter read:
“The consultant contract with Mr. Lehman will be terminated. This eliminate the posting to Hertha’s Supervisory board.”
The move by the Tennor Holding was also welcomed by the Hertha Berlin president, Werner:
“Such statements are in no way representation of the values that Hertha BSC stands for. We distance ourselves from all forms of racism and welcome the action taken by the TENNOR Holding.”
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