4 players targeted with racist abuse online after Premier League games

Campaigners demand action after 4 Premier League players racially abused on 'appalling weekend'

Anti-discrimination campaigners have bemoaned an “appalling weekend” in the Premier League after four players were targeted with racial abuse on their social media accounts following games.

Premier League stars targeted in racist online attacks in 'appalling' weekend as statements issued

Four Premier League footballers faced vile racist messages on social media platforms over the course of a single weekend, marking what has been described as an "appalling" period for online discrimination in English football.Wolves forward Tolu Arokodare became a target after failing to convert a penalty during his side's 1-0 loss away to Crystal Palace on Sunday, with multiple accounts sending him racist abuse.Sunderland confirmed their player …

Premier League Stars Targeted with Racist Abuse After Matches | Sports-Games

Four Premier League players, including Chelsea's Wesley Fofana and Burnley's Hannibal Mejbri, faced racist abuse on Instagram after their weekend matches. Clubs like Chelsea and Wolves condemned the behavior, vowing to work with authorities to identify perpetrators. These incidents coincided with a UEFA investigation into similar claims.

Wolves, Sunderland condemn racist abuse directed at players

Feb 23 : Wolverhampton Wanderers and Sunderland said they were appalled by the racial abuse directed at their players on social media on Sunday following defeats in the Premier League.Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare and Sunderland winger Romaine Mundle both received online abuse, with the incidents coming less