Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare and Sunderland winger Romaine Mundle have become the latest Premier League players to be sent racist abuse on social media.
The racist abuse came on what was described as an “appalling weekend” when four footballers from the Premier League are known to have been targeted.
Arokodare and Mundle received messages on Sunday, a day after Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri and Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana both encountered racist abuse on Instagram after their sides drew 1-1 at Stamford Bridge.
Anti-discrimination group Kick It Out said 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 message from them is loud and clear: action must follow. Players cannot be expected to tolerate this behaviour, and nor should anyone else.”
Wolves said they were “disgusted” after Arokodare was sent abuse by “multiple perpetrators” following his side’s 1-0 loss at Crystal Palace and they condemned the “abhorrent and unlawful behaviour in the strongest possible terms”.
Wolves and Sunderland said they are working with the relevant authorities and online platforms to identify those responsible.
Both the Nigeria international and Wolves shared a number of screenshots of private messages the 25-year-old striker received after the game in which he had a first-half penalty saved, before Evann Guessand scored an injury-time Palace winner.
Arokodare wrote on Instagram: “It’s still unbelievable to me that we’re playing in a time where people have so much freedom to communicate such racism without any consequences.
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“These individuals should have no place in our game and collectively we have to take action to punish everyone who taints the sport like this, no matter who they are.”
In a statement, Wolves said: “Wolves are disgusted by numerous instances of racist abuse, from multiple perpetrators, directed at Tolu Arokodare on social media following today’s fixture against Crystal Palace.
“There is no place for racism – in football, online, or anywhere in society. We condemn this abhorrent and unlawful behaviour in the strongest possible terms.
“Tolu has our full and unwavering support. No player should be subjected to such hatred simply for doing their job.
“We stand firmly alongside him, and alongside all footballers who are forced to endure this abuse from anonymous accounts acting with apparent impunity.
“The club has reported the posts to the relevant platforms and will work with the Premier League and the authorities to help identify those responsible and ensure appropriate action is taken. We will continue to take a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of discrimination.”
Sunderland said they were “appalled by the vile” abuse Mundle received after his substitute appearance in the 3-1 home defeat by Fulham.
The club stated: “Sunderland AFC is appalled by the vile online racist abuse directed at Romaine Mundle following today’s Premier League fixture against Fulham.
“The abhorrent behaviour displayed by multiple individuals is unacceptable and will not be tolerated by the Club under any circumstances.
“There is no place for racism in our society, and we stand with Romaine, who has our full support.
“The club is actively working with the relevant authorities and online platforms to identify those responsible, and we will take the strongest possible action available to us.
“These individuals do not represent Sunderland AFC, our values, or our community – and they are not welcome on Wearside.”
The 22-year-old English forward has since deleted his Instagram account.
The Premier League condemned the abuse and said there are “serious consequences for anybody found guilty of discrimination and we will offer our full support with their investigations”, which can include club bans and legal prosecution.
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