{"id":23625,"date":"2026-02-24T16:49:03","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T14:49:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=23625"},"modified":"2026-02-24T16:49:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T14:49:06","slug":"premier-league-shakes-after-racism-controversy-strikes-several-players","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/premier-league-shakes-after-racism-controversy-strikes-several-players\/","title":{"rendered":"Premier League Shakes After Racism Controversy Strikes Several Players"},"content":{"rendered":"
This week, the Premier League responded to an increase in online racist abuse aimed at its players. The league denounced the behavior and reiterated its commitment to a zero-tolerance policy, as reported by Softfootball.<\/p>\n

The latest incident involves Romaine Mundle of Sunderland A.F.C., who received racist messages following his team’s 3-1 loss to Fulham F.C.In a statement posted on its official X account<\/a>, the Premier League stated:<\/p>\n

We join Sunderland in condemning the abhorrent online racist abuse targeted at Romaine Mundle. There are serious consequences for anybody found guilty of discrimination and we will offer our full support with their investigations. Football is for everyone \u2013 there is no room for racism.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Romaine Mundle \u2013 Photo credit: Getty images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sunderland has also issued a strong statement, labeling the behavior as intolerable and ensuring that such actions will not be accepted under any circumstances.<\/p>\n

The club expressed its full support for Mundle and made it clear that racism is unacceptable in both football and society at large.<\/p>\n

This incident mirrors similar occurrences from earlier this week, notably involving Tolu Arokodare of Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C., who faced online racial abuse after Wolves\u2019 game against Crystal Palace F.C.<\/p>\n

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Tolu Arokodare- Photo credit: Fabrizio Romano via X<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The forward, acquired by Wolves from KRC Genk in 2025 for \u20ac27 million, had encountered similar abuse in 2024.<\/p>\n

Wolves released a robust statement condemning the vitriolic messages, announcing that the incident has been reported to social media platforms and the relevant authorities while pledging their complete support to the player.<\/p>\n

The day before, Chelsea F.C.’s Wesley Fofana also faced racist attacks following his red card during a1-1 tie against Burnley F.C.<\/p>\n

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Wesley Fofana (Photo Credit: Chelsea via X)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The increase in such abuse has prompted renewed calls for stricter enforcement of policies, greater digital accountability, and more severe penalties for those responsible.<\/p>\n

The Premier League reassured that any form of discrimination will encounter firm responses as it collaborates with clubs and authorities to address online hatred aimed at players.<\/p><\/div>\n