A man has been convicted of racially abusing ex-Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand whilst he was working as a pundit during one of his former club's matches.
Jamie Arnold, 33, hurled racist remarks and hand gestures at the former England defender during the match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and United at Molineux on May 23,.
2021. Ferdinand was working for BT Sport at the match the first game played at Molineux with fans present since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. READ MORE: Man pictured 'throwing missile' following Erling Haaland's Manchester derby goal arrested READ MORE: Man City fans should be credited for Sir Bobby Charlton tribute Wolves fan Arnold, of Stone, Staffordshire, was arrested at the scene.
He was charged with a racially aggravated public order offence, which he denied. However, he was today (Wednesday) unanimously convicted following a two-day trial at Wolverhampton Crown Court and will be sentenced on December 8, West Midlands Police said.
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