The Premier League has publicly addressed a surge in online racist abuse directed at players across the division this week, condemning the behaviour and reaffirming its zero-tolerance stance, Softfootball reports.
The most recent case involves Romaine Mundle of Sunderland A.F.C., who was targeted with racist messages following his side’s 3-1 defeat to Fulham F.C..
In a statement shared via its official X handle, the Premier League said:
We join Sunderland in condemning the abhorrent online racist abuse targeted at Romaine Mundle. There are serious consequences for anybody found guilty of discrimination and we will offer our full support with their investigations. Football is for everyone – there is no room for racism.
Sunderland also issued a strong response, describing the behaviour as unacceptable and confirming that such actions will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
The club reiterated its full support for Mundle and emphasized that racism has no place in football or society.
The incident follows similar cases earlier this week. Tolu Arokodare of Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. was subjected to online racial abuse after Wolves’ match against Crystal Palace F.C..
The striker, who joined Wolves from KRC Genk in 2025 for €27 million, had previously faced similar abuse in 2024.
Wolves issued a firm statement condemning the hateful messages, confirming the matter had been reported to social media platforms and relevant authorities while pledging full support to the player.
Just a day earlier, Wesley Fofana of Chelsea F.C. also received racist messages after his red card in a 1-1 draw against Burnley F.C..
The growing pattern of abuse has intensified calls for stricter enforcement, stronger digital accountability and harsher consequences for perpetrators.
The Premier League maintains that discrimination of any kind will be met with decisive action as it works alongside clubs and authorities to combat online hate targeting players.
