Manchester United fans accuse Antoine Griezmann of racism, urge Mourinho not sign him

Atletico Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann dressed in his ‘blacked- up’ suit mimicking Harlem Globetrotter basketball player [PHOTO: COURTESY]

Antoine Griezmann's decision to 'black up' for a fancy dress party has not gone down well with Manchester United fans.

The Atletico Madrid forward was accused of racism after uploading a picture to social media at a fancy dress party.

Griezmann claimed he was paying tribute to the Harlem Globetrotters before apologising and later deleting the image.

"I recognise it is clumsy on my part. If I have hurt anyone, I apologise," he said.

The Frenchman continues to be linked with a move to Old Trafford despite signing a new deal with Atletico in the summer.

Barcelona are also interested and reports over the weekend suggested he had met with Catalan chiefs.

His future is set to remain the source of much speculation when the January window reopens and into next summer.

But for some United fans, he is no longer welcome at Old Trafford.