Chelsea centre-back Wesley Fofana highlighted some of the racist abuse he received on Instagram after the Blues' draw with Burnley, with Clarets midfielder Hannibal also subject to racist abuse.
Fofana was sent off in the 72nd minute of the 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge and shared several racist messages he received following the match.
He also wrote: "2026, it's still the same thing, nothing changes. These people are never punished. You create big campaigns against racism, but nobody actually does anything."
Sky Sports News has contacted Instagram's parent company, Meta, asking what action is being taken against the offending account users.
We have also contacted Chelsea and Kick It Out for comment.
Burnley revealed earlier on Saturday that Hannibal had also received racist abuse following the match and have reported the offending accounts to Meta and Lancashire Constabulary.
A club statement read: "Everyone at Burnley FC is disgusted by the online racist abuse directed at Hannibal following today's Premier League fixture.
"There is no place for this in our society and we condemn it unreservedly.
"The club continues to be unequivocal in its stance - we have a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discrimination.
"The club has reported the post to Instagram's parent company, Meta, and expects strong support from them, together with the Premier League and the Police, and will work to ensure that the individual responsible is identified and investigated.
"Hannibal will receive the full backing from the Club and from the Burnley fans who we have already seen condemning the abuse.
"There is no room for racism."
The incident comes in the same week that Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr alleged a racist comment was made to him by Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni.
jaebmnrstz
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i don't understand why this racism is big deal a stupid person saying stupid things
you don't have sense
jaebmnrstz
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he deserves it for his recklessness
you are a foolish human being
Pupabeio
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he deserves it for his recklessness
U are an animal
Jembdopsuz
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he deserves it for his recklessness
you are stupid
muhaikprtu
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our problem is that we have too many black players in the team. we have 11 red cards this season 9 of those received by black players.
what do mean rubbish comments
Kalomo-4
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he deserves it for his recklessness
Albasari
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stupid people can say that they are lying but we all know how the Soo called European segregates We African yet we both have the same blood
Haacdeiou
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i don't understand why this racism is big deal a stupid person saying stupid things
Abdul0fficer
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Racism is like heredity. You can't eradicated all Despite all the campaign and energy put to end it,it's still having a room. I think it's high time that players with black color realized and take it as how Dani alaves take it. An opponent is looking for where it hurts you to have an advantages over you. If they called you a monkey,the question is are you really the monkey? They're doing it to gain an advantage,and if you allow them they're 2-0 up,you let them know they hurt you and this will effect your performance.
AFerSMDs1110
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No matter what guys no room for racism still continues allah
bedcdepuz
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no they must be lieing according to certain fans
Yokbciostu
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I like how he makes a public statement about racism. He has managed to deflect attention from his stupidity that cost Chelsea 3 points. That is how you avoid accountability... immediately blame racism.
Nicky9
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Fofana deserve it how can you tackle someone like that he is not even at our half he was going no where
Nicky9
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So it's mean that white pings doesn't get red cards, stupid you
kolonegooner
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this is not racism it's just a normal insult , people pay huge amount of money to watch football before the players will take home that big salaries so if you can't win common Leeds and Burnley then they deserve an insult we support the team with our heart and we want to win
says the racist
kolonegooner
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Identified and Investigated, No room for it, The full backing of the club .... All nice phrases, I'm sure they mean well, I'm alao sure that this is the language ALL clubs use OR are asked to use when this occurs. However, if the powers that be are the same racist speaking cunts, only saying it behind closed doors, with their like minded owners n representatives, the problem will always remain. Zaha said it best - why take the knee when nothing is ever done to those that violate. FIFA, UEFA, EPL La Liga and ALL these leagues Heads should be fired for their lack of action on this forever problem. Mourinho, the benfica rat, Ratcliffe all ignorant SOB's
voudeprtz
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I blamed them why do choose Africa over them by naturisation so you deserve what your receiving from them, because they never appreciate your efforts
wewabelru
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Why racist when you are black. From now on they will call you White Fofona not black
Buwbdeikos
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the racism keep increasing nowadays oo
NanaCauser
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I'm happy ππ to hear they're insulting them
NanaCauser
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this is not racism it's just a normal insult , people pay huge amount of money to watch football before the players will take home that big salaries so if you can't win common Leeds and Burnley then they deserve an insult we support the team with our heart and we want to win
Danielkenyi
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this is not racism it's just a normal insult , people pay huge amount of money to watch football before the players will take home that big salaries so if you can't win common Leeds and Burnley then they deserve an insult we support the team with our heart and we want to win
Then it's better you play your son who's error free and gives you happiness
NanaCauser
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this is not racism it's just a normal insult , people pay huge amount of money to watch football before the players will take home that big salaries so if you can't win common Leeds and Burnley then they deserve an insult we support the team with our heart and we want to win
Zawbimnpru
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stupid boy playing nonsense ball
bitbkpstuy
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my comment section is not functioning
bitbkpstuy
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u
Bamikmopuy
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our problem is that we have too many black players in the team. we have 11 red cards this season 9 of those received by black players.
what are you insinuating? sounds like the refs are racist also with your logic, you π€‘
Bamikmopuy
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easy fix , who ever supporters do racism chants at the stadium their team will take a defeat! if these fans are really supporters they will definitely stop the racism chant, that goes for players also if they do racism their team take a defeat & a month suspension
gudiest01
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osasuna can't even keep a clean sheet against small club Madrid ππ
yaodmpstuz
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our problem is that we have too many black players in the team. we have 11 red cards this season 9 of those received by black players.
what a fool and racist. Football has nothing to do with Black and White.
Renbeituz
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our problem is that we have too many black players in the team. we have 11 red cards this season 9 of those received by black players.
Fool
KakongeDaniel
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what ever you receive you deserve it stupid player you like Red card too much
Do you know that this is his first Red Card in Premier league. Comment wit fact not just rising you stupid mouth.
romankarugaba
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our problem is that we have too many black players in the team. we have 11 red cards this season 9 of those received by black players.
what's that supposed to mean, white people don't get red cards π€? " You're one of the Racist we are talking about. You're so ignorant. Think before you comment
Hozblnors
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our problem is that we have too many black players in the team. we have 11 red cards this season 9 of those received by black players.
ritiklnpyz
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Carringtonlife
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There should be strong punishment against racism. This is going to destroy sports if people are left unpunished
Nuhilrty
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what ever you receive you deserve it stupid player you like Red card too much
Another idiot white pig
muhbelmopu
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what ever you receive you deserve it stupid player you like Red card too much
SaddeeqShehu
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THIS RACISM OF A THING IS GOING SOMEWHERE ELSE WHERE IF CARE IS NOT TAKEN IT WILL MAKE PEOPLE STOP ENJOYING SPORTS
bamadiloty
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You went to their country, letβs treat them the same here in Africa
kaycdkmnu
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invest more resources in African football so that you leave those leagues for them, otherwise those racists will never stop.
100%βοΈ
Tirispecial
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is Tunisia, an European country or Asia? this Hannibal dude must be a joke. OK now i see it is African vs African.π
Why are you saying this my brother, I didn't understand
viaacelors
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if it was Vini people will be saying why only him and you justify it
muccknru
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invest more resources in African football so that you leave those leagues for them, otherwise those racists will never stop.
duncikoyz
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yy
masadeoru
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replace fofana with Sarr at first half
masadeoru
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i blame the coach instead of removing fofana 'coz was booked a yellow card already and replace him with Sarr
Wipbdorsty
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is Tunisia, an European country or Asia? this Hannibal dude must be a joke. OK now i see it is African vs African.π
jonatzDjango
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If this was Real Madrid, the noise in the media