Football supporter who racially abused Rio Ferdinand handed suspended sentence

Former England defender Rio Ferdinand was racially abused after the Euro 2020 final (Niall Carson/PA)

A football fan who racially abused former England defender Rio Ferdinand following the Euro 2020 final has been handed a 12-week suspended sentence.

Robert Whippe, 64, admitted directing two tweets featuring monkey and banana emojis at the commentator over his commentary on the championship, St Albans Magistrates’ Court heard.