Arokodare third player racially abused this weekendImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Tolu Arokodare joined Wolves from Genk for £24m in SeptemberPublished1 hour agoWolves say they are “disgusted” after striker Tolu Arokodare was sent racist abuse on social media by “multiple perpetrators” following his side’s 1-0 loss at Crystal Palace.
The Nigeria international and Wolves have shared a number of screenshots of private messages he received after Sunday’s Premier League game in which he had a first-half penalty saved.
It comes just a day after Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri and Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana were both targeted with racist abuse on Instagram after their 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.
“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,” Arokodare wrote on his Instagram story.
“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.”
Wolves mentioned in a statement: “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 revealed 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.”
