Summary
Burnley football club reported online racist abuse directed at their player, Hannibal Mejbri, after a match with Chelsea. The club condemned the abuse and involved both police and Instagram's parent company, Meta, to investigate. They expressed strong support for Mejbri and a commitment to fighting discrimination.
Key Facts
- Hannibal Mejbri received racist comments on Instagram after Burnley's match against Chelsea.
- The game ended in a 1-1 draw at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge stadium.
- Burnley football club publicly condemned the abuse and reported it to law enforcement and Meta.
- The club maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards discrimination.
- Burnley called for a thorough investigation and a strong response from Instagram and others involved.
- Mejbri shared a post asking for people to learn and teach against such behavior.
- The club and its fans have expressed their support for Mejbri.
- The incident echoes a past case where another player, Milutin Osmajic, was punished for racially abusing Mejbri.
