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BBC News
08-08-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Argyle boss Cleverley helps Wiredu overcome abuse
Tom Cleverley says he has used the experience he had of fan abuse while at Manchester United to help Plymouth Argyle midfielder Brendan Wiredu. Wiredu, 25, deactivated his social media accounts in the wake of Argyle's 3-1 loss to Barnsley last week after suffering what the club said was "a torrent of abuse from Argyle fans both publicly and privately".He scored an own-goal, made a mistake that led - in part - to Barnsley's second goal and was booked for an on-pitch scuffle before being substituted at says he was able to draw on his time at Old Trafford when he was the target of abuse, external during David Moyes' short-lived reign as manager. "We're not going to sit here and lie and say he had the rosiest of 48 hours after the performance," Cleverley told BBC Radio Devon. "I think he's in good hands with the support networks he's got, and specifically myself."I went through that on a pretty astronomical level for a very, very big club, and I was that person for not just one weekend but for a few months."I know how I dealt with that, rightly or wrongly, and I'll guide him through this little period."Following Argyle's statement, large numbers of Plymouth fans leant their support to Wiredu - who was making his debut after a summer move from Fleetwood Town. "We must respect and acknowledge the majority of our fan base that's got right behind him," said Cleverley."I can pass on my experiences, both good and bad, and how the best way is to get out of these little sticky periods because you're going to suffer these moments in football."But he's got an incredible amount of support from within, from outside the football club, and we know he's a good player and he didn't show his best version, but he'll be fine."
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ketel Marte reveals what fan said about his late mom
The post Ketel Marte reveals what fan said about his late mom appeared first on ClutchPoints. It's been a difficult week for Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ketel Marte. A Chicago White Sox fan hurled a vicious insult towards him, referencing his deceased mother during a game earlier this week. Advertisement The fan was subsequently removed and ultimately banned from entering Chicago's Rate Field. Now Marte is coming forward to reveal exactly what the fan said to him, per Jomboy Media. 'I sent your mom a text last night' he said. The incident occurred in the top of the 7th inning on Tuesday. Marte was seen in tears and had to be comforted by Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo. Altogether, his teammates rallied around him and shortstop Gerald Perdomo offered an explicitly laden call to action for MLB to combat such behavior. 'That can't happen,' Perdomo said. 'We can't continue to do that (expletive) here in MLB.' Advertisement Ketel Marte and his relationship with his mother In 2017, Marte's mother Elpidia Valdez was killed in a car accident in the Dominican Republic. From the beginning, they had a very close relationship. Ultimately, she had a huge role in enabling Marte to pursue his dreams to play baseball. Consequently, Elpidia was a single mother who had to make enormous sacrifices. She did whatever she could to support her son, including saving enough money to send Marte to baseball academies. In the end, she supported him every step of the way once he made it to MLB. Marte was drafted by the Seattle Mariners and made his debut in 2015. Advertisement In 2017, he joined the Diamondbacks after playing a season in Seattle. Since then, he has become a two-time All Star (2019, 2023). During the 2023 playoffs, Marte dedicated it to his mother after winning the NLCS MVP. In 2024, Marte won the Silver Slugger Award. His mother got him to where he is, and he is doing his mother right by excelling at his craft. Related: Ketel Marte's teammate aims NSFW rant at MLB after White Sox fan's taunts Related: Diamondbacks' Torey Lovullo doubles down on Ketel Marte support after emotional moment
Al Arabiya
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Al Arabiya
Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte Reveals Fan Who Brought Him to Tears Shouted He Messaged His Late Mother
Ketel Marte, the Arizona Diamondbacks' second baseman, said a fan in Chicago who brought him to tears during a game against the White Sox this week shouted that he messaged his late mother the previous night. The two-time All-Star revealed what was said during an interview with Spanish-language journalist Yancen Pujols. 'A fan was up on the dugout shouting things about my mother,' he said. 'He was like, 'Last night I sent a message to your mother.'' Marte was seen in tears on the field after the 22-year-old spectator yelled a derogatory comment about Marte's late mother during a seventh-inning at-bat in Arizona's 4–1 win over Chicago on Tuesday night. Major League Baseball banned the fan indefinitely from all stadiums the following day. Marte's mother, Elpidia Valdez, died in a car accident in the Dominican Republic in 2017. He said he's used to being taunted but had never been heckled about his mom. 'We have to do something about the fans; they're going too far,' he said. 'They always shout things about me, but not about my mother. Everyone knows that my mother died in an accident.' 'And nothing. We're praying for him, for the guy who shouted and for his family, you know? May God protect him. May God protect him and cleanse his heart. They always shout things at me, but I don't pay attention, but when they talk about my mother it's a different story.'
Associated Press
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte reveals fan who brought him to tears shouted he messaged his late mother
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte said a fan in Chicago who brought him to tears during a game against the White Sox this week shouted that he messaged his late mother the previous night. The two-time All-Star revealed what was said during an interview with Spanish-language journalist Yancen Pujols. 'A fan was up on the dugout shouting things about my mother,' he said. 'He was like, 'Last night I sent a message to your mother.'' Marte was seen in tears on the field after the 22-year-old spectator yelled a derogatory comment about Marte's late mother during a seventh-inning at-bat in Arizona's 4-1 win over Chicago on Tuesday night. Major League Baseball banned the fan indefinitely from all stadiums the following day. Marte's mother, Elpidia Valdez, died in a car accident in the Dominican Republic in 2017. He said he's used to being taunted, but had never been heckled about his mom. 'We have to do something about the fans; they're going too far,' he said. 'They always shout things about me, but not about my mother. Everyone knows that my mother died in an accident. And nothing. We're praying for him, for the guy who shouted, and for his family, you know? May God protect him. May God protect him and cleanse his heart. They always shout things at me but I don't pay attention, but when they talk about my mother, it's a different story.' ___ AP MLB:
The Guardian
27-06-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
White Sox ban fan for comments that left Ketel Marte in tears over late mother
Arizona's victory over the host Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night was marred after a fan's insults about Ketel Marte's late mother left the Diamondbacks second baseman in tears. Marte was visibly upset after the incident, which took place when he came to bat at the top of the seventh inning. The 31-year-old's mother, Elpidia Valdez, died in a car accident in 2017 in the Dominican Republic. Diamondbacks manager Torey Luvollo put his arm around Marte and talked with him during a pitching change while the White Sox were batting. Lovullo said he heard the comment but declined to repeat what was said when asked by reporters after the game. Lovullo and bench coach Jeff Banister contacted security at Rate Field and asked for the fan to be ejected, a Diamondbacks spokesperson told the Arizona Republic. 'We commend the White Sox for taking immediate action in removing the fan,' said MLB in a statement. The White Sox told ESPN on Wednesday that a 22-year-old man has been given an indefinite ban from their stadium, and the ban was later extended to all MLB ballparks. ESPN also reported that the fan had expressed remorse for the comments. Sending love to Ketel Marte who was in tears on the field after a fan yelled something at him about his mother, who passed away in a car accident in 2017, per @CDrottar19 'I looked right at [Marte] when I heard [the comments],' Lovullo said. 'I looked right at him and he looked at the person, as well. He put his head down and I could tell it had an immediate impact on him, for sure.' Lovullo added: 'I just reacted as a dad would. I could see he was sobbing. It hurt. [I told him], 'I love you and I'm with you and we're all together and you're not alone. No matter what happens, no matter what was said or what you heard, that guy is an idiot. It shouldn't have an impact on you.'' Marte declined to speak to reporters after the 4-1 victory, during which he homered and went 2-for-4 to raise his batting average to .320. His teammate, shortstop Geraldo Perdomo, also consoled Marte during the game and said the fan should be banned. 'That can't happen,' Perdomo told reporters after the game. 'Everybody knows how Ketel is. He's fun. He plays the game hard. I feel bad for him. I feel mad about it. I hope MLB can do something with that guy.' Lovullo, who has been the Diamondbacks manager since 2017, paid tribute to Marte's spirit. 'I've known Ketel for nine years, and he's had some unbelievably great moments and some hardships, as well,' he said. 'Some really, really tough moments in his life, and I know those. At the end of the day, we're human beings and we have emotions. I saw him hurting, and I wanted to protect him.'
