Wolves have reported “disgusting and unlawful” racist abuse against striker Tolu Arokodarewhich has become the latest Premier League The player will be subject to discriminatory social media attacks.
Arokodare missed the penalty on Sunday 1-0 defeat on crystal Palace According to a statement from the club, and subsequently received racist abuse from multiple accounts.
Sunderland later revealed that Romaine Mundle was the victim of similar attacks following his substitute appearance. 3-1 Loss to Fulham.
This news tells about similar treatment chelsea guard Wesley Fofana and burnley’s Hannibal Mejbri, who were targeted online Their teams were tied 1-1 on Saturday.
“Wolves are disappointed by the multiple instances of racist abuse directed at Tolu Arokodare on social media following today’s match against Crystal Palace,” the Midlands club said.
“There is no place for racism – in football, online or anywhere in society. We condemn this abhorrent and unlawful behavior in the strongest possible terms. Tolu have our full and unwavering support.
“No player should be subjected to this kind of hatred simply for doing their job,” the team said. “We stand firmly with him, and with all footballers who are forced to endure this abuse from anonymous accounts operating with apparent impunity.
“The club has reported the post to the relevant platforms and will work with the Premier League and the authorities to help identify those responsible and ensure appropriate action is taken. We continue to take a zero-tolerance approach towards all forms of discrimination.”
Arokodare said in an Instagram Story: “It’s still unbelievable to me that we’re playing in a time where people have so much freedom to express this kind of racism without any consequences.
“These individuals should have no place in our game and collectively we must take action to punish anyone who brings the game into disrepute in this way, no matter who they are.”
Sunderland said: “The disgusting behavior displayed by a number of individuals is unacceptable and the club will not tolerate it under any circumstances.
“The Club is actively working with the relevant authorities and online platforms to identify those responsible, and we will take the strongest action available to us.
“These individuals do not represent Sunderland AFC, our values or our community – and are not welcome on Wearside,” the team said.
Europe’s governing body, UEFA, launched an investigation into the claims last week. real Madrid Ahead Vinicius Junior He was racially abused on the pitch by Benfica gianluca prestieni During a Champions League game in Lisbon. Argentina has denied the allegations.
Fofana, who shared photos of the directed messages on his Instagram account, had previously offered a pessimistic outlook on the process.
He posted, “2026, it’s still the same thing, nothing changes. These people are never punished.”
“You run big campaigns against racism, but nobody actually does anything.”
Mejbri had previously shared the abusive messages she received and wrote on her Instagram Story: “It’s 2026 and there are still people like this. Please educate yourself and your children.”
Chelsea said: “We clearly stand with Wes. He has our full support, like all of our players, who are often forced to endure this hatred to do their jobs.”
“We will work with relevant authorities and platforms to identify the perpetrators and take the strongest possible action.”
burnley Adding, “There is no place for this in our society and we condemn it.”
Anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out said in a statement on Sunday: “Players are standing up against discrimination, and we have had record reports of Kick It Out calls from across football this season, but we recognize the disappointment at how this continues to happen online.
“Words matter, but actions are more important. Football is working closely with the UK Football Policing Unit and Ofcom to tackle this issue, but social media companies must do more to help protect players and improve accountability when incidents occur.”
Information from PA was used in this report.
