Football supporter admits racially abusing Rio Ferdinand

After England lost to Italy in a penalty shoot-out, Whippe used “racist and derogatory emojis” to describe Mr Ferdinand’s commentary of the match

A football supporter has admitted sending racially abusive messages to Rio Ferdinand (Niall Carson/PA)

A football fan has admitted racially abusing former England defender Rio Ferdinand following the Euro 2020 final.

Robert Whippe, 54, pleaded guilty at St Albans Magistrates’ Court in Britain to two counts of sending a grossly offensive message to Mr Ferdinand over his commentary on the Wembley final, the Crown Prosecution Service said.