Super League uproar not mirrored in racism fight: Leeds' Bamford


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Fulham v Leeds United - Craven Cottage, London, Britain - March 19, 2021 Leeds United's Patrick Bamford celebrates scoring their first goal Pool via REUTERS/Matt Dunham

(Reuters) - Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford said he is amazed by the outrage sparked by the proposed breakaway Super League but rued the fact there was not similar energy direction into the fight against racism in football.

Some of Europe's major clubs from England, Spain and Italy are proposing to form their own elite Super League, with the move triggering widespread criticism across the sport and society.

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