Switch knowledgeable Fabrizio Romano has revealed by way of his official X deal with that Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. striker Tolu Arokodare was subjected to on-line racial abuse following Wolves’ match towards Crystal Palace F.C..
Softfootball understands the disturbing incident comes only a day after Wesley Fofana of Chelsea F.C. additionally confronted racist messages following his purple card in a 1-1 draw with Burnley F.C..
Romano posted:
After Wesley Fofana yesterday, Tolu Arokodare has been racially abused immediately as he states on his social media accounts. Wolves additionally launch assertion to help their participant. We’re with you, Tolu
The Nigerian ahead, who joined Wolves from KRC Genk in 2025 for €27 million after a reached settlement, had beforehand endured comparable abuse in 2024 after lacking a penalty.
Arokodare, 23, took to Instagram to precise frustration on the lack of penalties for perpetrators, calling for stronger collective motion to fight racism in soccer.
He acknowledged:
It’s nonetheless unbelievable to me that we’re enjoying in a time the place individuals have a lot freedom to speak such racism with none penalties. These people should not have any place in our recreation and collectively we’ve to take motion to punish everybody who taints the game like this, regardless of who they’re.
Wolves responded with a agency assertion condemning the hateful messages, pledging full help to their striker and confirming that the abuse had been reported to each social media platforms and related authorities. The membership reiterated its zero-tolerance stance, aligning with broader Premier League initiatives to sort out the rising downside of on-line hate concentrating on gamers.
Elsewhere, Cancelo admitted he arrived out of practice following his time in Saudi Arabia. He pointed to the demanding coaching strategies of supervisor Hansi Flick as instrumental in rebuilding his health and progressively restoring his sharpness and confidence on the pitch.
