Reading winger Yakou Meite has revealed racist messages received on Sunday following his side's victory over Cardiff City in the Championship.
The Royals defeated the Bluebirds 3-0 at the Madejski Stadium, with Meite replacing Portuguese forward Lucas Joao to see the game out for Jose Manuel Gomes' side.
Meite was involved late on as Reading were awarded a penalty. However, the Ivorian failed to convert the spot-kick to extend the winning margin.
The 23-year-old has disclosed private messages he has received containing racist abuse following Sunday's game.
The abuser labelled Meite a 'f***ing monkey' and says: 'Can't score penalty'.
Meite posted a screenshot of the messages to his Twitter alongside the caption: 'I don't think I need to speak. @ReadingFC'.
Meite shared the messages on his Twitter alongside the caption: 'I don't think I need to speak.'
Following the revelation of the racist abuse, Meite has received swathes of support from Reading fans as well as the football community as a whole.
One fan said: 'Ungrateful and pathetic behaviour shown towards @Yaks75. Racism in football just unbelievable just why? Needs to stop especially all this hate towards Yakou Meite. #readingfc especially on a fake account. Head high #labrute.'
Another said: 'Disgraceful behaviour. Keep your head up mate. All us Reading fans are behind you.'
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