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FORMER Newcastle United winger Allan Saint-Maximin has left Mexican side Club America by mutual consent after claiming that his children were the victims of racist abuse.

Earlier this week, the 28-year-old Frenchman posted on social media about his family being targeted.

Saint-Maximin, who has also played for Al-Ahli and Fenerbahce since leaving St James’ Park in 2023, wrote on Instagram: “The problem is not the colour of your skin, it’s the colour of your thoughts.

“I’m being attacked, not a problem – I grew up, I learned to fight against attacks…but there’s...