Tolu Arokodare of Wolverhampton Wanderers gets ready for action during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal at Molineux in Wolverhampton, England, on February 18, 2026. Screenshots shared by both the player and the club showed a number of abusive messages sent from anonymous accounts. Sunderland winger Romaine Mundle also received racist messages after his substitute appearance in a 3-1 home defeat by Fulham. “This has been an appalling weekend after four players called out the racist abuse they’ve received on social media,” the group said. Despite ongoing campaigns and partnerships with authorities and social media companies, racist abuse remains a recurring issue in English football, leaving players and clubs once again calling for stronger, more decisive action.

Source: Punch February 23, 2026 19:15 UTC