Wolves Fan Found Guilty of Racially Abusing Rio Ferdinand During Manchester United Clash in Wolverhampton Crown Court in 2021

A Wolves fan has been found guilty of racially abusing Rio Ferdinand during a match against Manchester United in 2021. The jury returned a unanimous verdict of guilty on the case, charging the fan with causing racially aggravated harassment, alarm, or distress towards Ferdinand. Rio Ferdinand released a statement expressing his satisfaction with the verdict and emphasizing the need for society to work together to eradicate racism. The former defender testified in court, revealing that he felt 'sick' and 'distressed' after hearing what happened. The fan will now face consequences for his actions.