Premier League backs Wesley Fofana after racial abuse following London derby

The Premier League has backed Wesley Fofana after the Chelsea defender was subjected to racial abuse following the London derby loss to Arsenal. The Premier League said that they will take strict measure against people who abused Fofana online.

In Short

• Fofana shared screenshots of the abuse he received after Arsenal loss
• Premier League said that there is no space for racial abuse in football
• Chelsea face Tottenham Hotspur next in the Premier League on April 4

The Premier League has backed Wesley Fofana after the Chelsea defender was racially abused following the London derby against Arsenal. Chelsea lost the game to their arch-rivals and Fofana was one of the players who was targeted by people on social media.

The French defender shared screenshots of the abuse he received on social media and said that 'stupidity and cruelty' can longer hide. Fofana called for things to change and also asked the social media platforms to take action against the people responsible.

"2025, stupidity and cruelty can no longer hide. It's not just football; it's not just a 'game' when some believe that their skin colour makes them superior to others," posted on Instagram later on Monday.

"It's time for things to change, for platforms to take action, and everyone to take responsibility."

Chelsea also stepped in and said that the abuse Fofana received was 'abhorrent and will not be tolerated.' The club will start contacting accounts about the posts they made.

Prremier League's statement on Fofana

The Premier League said they were appalled by the abuse suffered by Fofana and that they will work with social media platforms and authorities to ensure the individuals found guilty face the strongest possible consequences.

Premier League said that football is for everyone and there is no place for discrimination in the game.

"The Premier League is appalled by the abuse suffered by Chelsea's Wesley Fofana after their match against Arsenal. We will offer our full support to Wesley and the club," the Premier League said in a statement.

"We work with the social media platforms and the authorities to ensure any individuals found guilty of abuse face the strongest possible consequences."

"Football is for everyone and there is no place for discrimination in our game, or wider society."

The loss on Sunday meant that Chelsea remain in the 4th spot on the table, but they have Manchester City, Brighton, Newcastle United and others breathing down their necks at the moment. Chelsea will next face Tottenham at home on April 4 after the international break.