"We stand in solidarity with Wolves' Tolu Arokodare and Sunderland's Romaine Mundle, Kick It Out posted in a statement condemning the abuse on Sunday evening. This has been an appalling weekend after four players called out the racist abuse they've received on social media. But the sad fact is, we know it happens regularly."
"The abuse received by Mundle and Arokodare on Sunday came a day after Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri and Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana were sent racist abuse on Instagram after their two sides drew 1-1 at Stamford Bridge."
"Arokodare missed a penalty in Wolves' 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace on Sunday, subsequently receiving racist abuse from a number of accounts."
Four Premier League players — Wesley Fofana, Hannibal Mejbri, Tolu Arokodare and Romaine Mundle — were targeted with racist abuse on social media over the weekend. The incidents followed matches including Chelsea v Burnley and Wolves v Crystal Palace, with Arokodare facing abuse after missing a penalty and Mundle targeted after the Fulham fixture. Clubs publicly condemned the abuse and called for action. Anti-discrimination group Kick It Out affirmed solidarity with the affected players and stressed the regularity of such abuse. The Premier League described the online abuse as abhorrent and backed the players.
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