Chelsea Condemns Racist Abuse Targeting Wesley Fofana After Arsenal Match

The Premier League club and Fofana are calling for accountability as investigations into the online abuse continue.

Wesley Fofana, Chelsea defender, was subjected to racist messages on social media following a 1-0 loss to Arsenal on March 16, 2025.
Fofana shared screenshots of the abusive messages, which included racist language and monkey emojis, on his Instagram stories.
Chelsea Football Club issued a statement condemning the abuse as 'abhorrent' and pledged to work with authorities to identify and punish the offenders.
The Premier League also expressed support for Fofana and emphasized the need for stronger measures against such behavior.
The incident has reignited calls for social media platforms to take greater responsibility in preventing and addressing online abuse.