Summary
Wolves' striker Tolu Arokodare received racist messages on social media after a match against Crystal Palace. This incident follows similar racial abuse faced by other football players, with calls for platforms to address such behavior and bring offenders to justice. Wolves and football organizations are working to identify and punish those responsible for the abuse.
Key Facts
- Tolu Arokodare, a Wolves player, was racially abused via social media after a match against Crystal Palace.
- Wolves have reported these abusive messages to social media platforms and are working with the Premier League and authorities.
- The incidents follow similar abuses faced by Burnley's Hannibal Mejbri and Chelsea's Wesley Fofana on Instagram.
- Wolves emphasized their support for Arokodare and condemned the racist behavior.
- The Premier League promised strong consequences for those guilty of discrimination.
- Footballers called for more action from social media companies to prevent racial abuse.
- A BBC investigation previously found over 2,000 abusive messages sent to players in one weekend.
- Similar racial abuse incidents have been reported in previous football matches and are under investigation.
