Jamie Arnold (L) is accused of using racist words and gestures towards Ferdinand (Picture: BBC/SWNS)A football fan has denied racially abusing former England defender Rio Ferdinand. Jamie Arnold is accused of using racist words and gestures towards Ferdinand during the Premier League match between Wolves and Manchester United on May 23. The 31-year-old, from Stone, Staffordshire, is also charged with making homophobic comments towards the match referee. Ferdinand, who was working as a pundit for BT Sport at the match, tweeted during the second half to say he had been abused by a supporter. On Thursday, Arnold appeared at Dudley Magistrates’ Court and pleaded not guilty to causing racially aggravated harassment, alarm or distress.

Source: Metro July 16, 2021 17:48 UTC