‘Terrible Weekend’ – Arokodare & Mundle Among Recent Victims of Racial Abuse

Incident Overview

Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Tolu Arokodare and Sunderland winger Romaine Mundle have recently become targets of racial abuse on social media, joining a worrying trend in the Premier League. This follows a weekend marked by several high-profile incidents of discrimination in English football.

Timeline of Events

• On Sunday, both Arokodare and Mundle received offensive messages.
• This incident followed similar abuses directed at Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri and Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana, who were also subjected to racist remarks on Instagram after their teams drew on Saturday.

The anti-racism organization Kick It Out expressed their dismay, stating, “This past weekend has been disgraceful, with four players publicly calling out the racial abuse they faced online. Sadly, this is a frequent occurrence.”

Wolves’ Response

Wolves expressed their outrage over the incidents involving Arokodare, condemning the actions of those responsible for the abuse directed at him after a 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace. The club emphasized their strong disapproval of such “abhorrent and unlawful behavior.”

Arokodare shared screenshots of the abusive messages he received, highlighting the impact of the personal attacks after the match, where he missed a penalty and saw his team lose.

Player Reactions

Arokodare took to social media to express his disbelief at the freedom with which individuals can express such racist sentiments without facing consequences. “These individuals should have no place in our game, and we must collectively act to hold them accountable,” he stated.

Wolves reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Arokodare, stating: “No player deserves to be subjected to hatred simply for playing the game they love.”

Sunderland also voiced their disgust at the hateful messages directed at Mundle following his substitute appearance in their defeat to Fulham. The club reiterated that such behavior would not be tolerated and does not reflect the values of Sunderland AFC.

Mundle’s Social Media Withdrawal

It was reported that Mundle has since removed his Instagram account following the abuse, after previously sharing a discriminatory message he received while playing in the Championship.

Efforts for Accountability

Both clubs are collaborating with law enforcement and social media platforms to identify the individuals behind these hateful comments. The Premier League has condemned the abuse as well, promising serious repercussions for any perpetrators identified and offering full support for ongoing investigations, which can lead to club bans and legal actions.

Social Media Responsibility

On the subject of these incidents, Chelsea’s Fofana commented on the ongoing discrimination: “In 2026, we still face the same problems, and nothing seems to change. These abusive individuals never face any repercussions.” Mejbri called for society to educate themselves and future generations.

Recent incidents in Scotland also saw players Emmanuel Fernandez and Djeidi Gassama face similar abuse online after their match against Livingston.

The anti-discrimination organization Kick It Out has noted an increase in reports of abuse and emphasized the need for social media companies to enhance their protective measures for players and reinforce accountability for abusive behavior.

In response to the concerns raised, a representative from Meta, which owns Instagram, stated: “No one should face racial abuse, and we remove that content as soon as it is identified. We acknowledge that a single solution will not eradicate this issue; however, we remain dedicated to safeguarding our community and cooperating with ongoing investigations.”