Granit Xhaka has penned a letter to fans following his controversial response to supporters on Sunday afternoon during a 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace. The Swiss midfielder was berated by the Emirates crowd as he walked off the pitch, prompting him to throw the armband at Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, cup his ears, swear at the terraces and rip off his shirt as he headed down the tunnel. We must remember that modern footballers are now dangerously exposed to the public more than ever. And in an emotional statement, Xhaka said he had been ‘deeply hurt’ by comments he'd recently received on social media and during matchdays. The sickening abuse included things like ‘kill your wife’ and...
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