Suleman Hussain, prosecuting, indicated that Ogunmilade admitted his post was inspired by a desire to mimic a racist comment within a friendship group, claiming it was intended as satire.
In mitigation, Ogunmilade expressed that he and his friends had been responding to anti-black racism by trying to minimize its effect through humor, stating, 'Our coping mechanism was to make fun of it.'
Ogunmilade expressed concern about the impact of the three-year banning order on his lifestyle and career, highlighting that it would necessitate surrendering his passport during England's away matches.
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