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flag Australian footballer Mary Fowler accuses Montpellier of racism over a banana vs. flower incident; club denies claims and threatens legal action.

flag Australian footballer Mary Fowler has accused her former club Montpellier of racism in her memoir, claiming she and a Black teammate were given bananas instead of flowers at a farewell ceremony, which she found offensive. flag The club denied the allegations, stating the gesture was not racist and that both players were still under contract and thus ineligible for the tradition. flag Montpellier said there was no evidence supporting Fowler’s account and hinted at legal action. flag Her story has sparked widespread support, highlighting ongoing issues of racism in sports and the reluctance of many athletes to report such incidents.

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