LONDON (AP) — Anti-discrimination activists lamented a “terrible weekend” in London. premier league After 4 players are finished, be targeted by racial abuse on his social media accounts after the game.
Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana and Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mabry shared images of racist messages sent to them privately on Instagram after their teams’ match ended 1-1 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Wolverhampton striker Tolu Alokodea has published racist messages he received on Instagram after saving a penalty in Sunday’s 1-0 defeat against Crystal Palace.
Sunderland announced that winger Romain Mandl was also subjected to “vile racist abuse online” after coming on as a substitute in the 3-1 home defeat to Fulham.
UK-based anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out reiterated its call for platforms to do more to address the issue.
“It has been a terrible weekend as four players have come forward with accusations of racist abuse they have suffered on social media, but the sad fact is we know this happens on a regular basis,” the organization said.
“The message from them is loud and clear: it must be followed by action. Players cannot be expected to tolerate this behavior, and neither should anyone else.”
The Premier League also condemned the abuse of players.
“There are serious consequences for those found guilty of discrimination, and we fully support their investigation,” the contest said. “Football is for everyone. There is no place for racism.”
Mandle, 22, has since deleted his Instagram account, the Sunderland Echo reported.
The incident occurred just days after UEFA launched an investigation into claims made by Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior. racially abused Photo taken on the field by Benfica’s Gianluca Prestiani during a Champions League match in Lisbon.
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