Nigeria, Feb. 13 -- Liverpool and Everton have jointly condemned the racial abuse directed at Malian and Everton midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure following the 2-2 draw between the two teams in the Merseyside Derby, which took place last night at Anfield.

Although the clubs did not disclose the nature of the racist remarks aimed at the 32-year-old, they issued a joint statement:

Liverpool and Everton jointly released a statement: "Liverpool FC and Everton FC are aware of-and condemn in the strongest possible terms-the racist abuse received by Abdoulaye Doucoure following Wednesday night's Merseyside Derby.

Such abuse is reprehensible and will not, and should not, be tolerated.

Together, the two clubs will work with Merseyside Police, who...