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Man Sentenced for Racist Abuse of Fulham Player

1/22/2026

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Harry Brown, 25, was sentenced for sending racist online abuse to Fulham footballer Rodrigo Muniz, including a monkey emoji and threats to Muniz's family.
He received a three-year football banning order and 150 hours of unpaid work.
Rodrigo Muniz said the abuse was racially motivated and expressed disgust.
Fulham Football Club and Cumbria Police condemned the actions, stressing that online anonymity does not protect offenders.

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Harry Brown, 25, was sentenced for sending racist online abuse to Fulham footballer Rodrigo Muniz, including a monkey emoji and threats to Muniz's family.
He received a three-year football banning order and 150 hours of unpaid work.
Rodrigo Muniz said the abuse was racially motivated and expressed disgust.
Fulham Football Club and Cumbria Police condemned the actions, stressing that online anonymity does not protect offenders.