Sports News of Sunday, 22 February 2026Source: bbc.comBurnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri and Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana have spoken out on social media after both were sent racist abuse following the clubs' Premier League match on Saturday. Chelsea said they were "appalled and disgusted" by the "vile" abuse, saying it was "abhorrent and will not be tolerated". We will work with the relevant authorities and platforms in identifying the perpetrators and take the strongest possible action." "Hannibal will receive the full backing from the club and from the Burnley fans, who we have already seen condemning the abuse. They are the latest incidences of racist abuse towards players this season and come days after the alleged racial abuse of Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr during a Champions League match against Benfica, which Uefa is investigating.

Source: GhanaWeb February 23, 2026 03:58 UTC