Online Racists Target Chelsea’s Fofana and Burnley’s Mejbri
Chelsea’s Wesley Fofana and Burnley’s Hannibal Mejbri were victims of racist abuse on Instagram following their recent 1-1 draw. Both players shared screenshots of the hateful messages, drawing strong condemnation from their respective clubs and the Premier League.
Burnley and Chelsea have vowed to work with authorities and social media platforms to identify and prosecute those responsible, reinforcing a zero-tolerance stance against all forms of discrimination in football and society.