NK Varaždin condemns racism: Player Lamine Ba abused in Pula. In the 88th minute of the match against Istra, Mauritanian defender Lamine Ba was a victim of racist abuse from fans.
What happened?
The match between Istra and Varaždin ended with a 1:0 win for Istra. However, the racist incident that occurred in the 88th minute overshadowed the result.
How did the club react?
NK Varaždin condemns all forms of racism and discrimination. The club supports its player Lamine Ba and expects a clear and decisive reaction from all relevant institutions.
Who is Lamine Ba?
Lamine Ba is a 28-year-old Mauritanian defender who plays for NK Varaždin. He was born in France and has a senior career in Italian second-tier club Virtus Entella, Cypriot second-tier club Doxa, and Luxembourgish club Progrès.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Age | 28 |
| Position | Defender |
| Number of appearances for Varaždin | 79 |
| Number of goals for Varaždin | 1 |
| Number of assists for Varaždin | 2 |
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