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LONDON — Chelsea has expressed its disgust after Wesley Fofana was targeted by racially abusive messages on social media after the 1-0 loss to Arsenal in the Premier League. The French defender used his Instagram stories to highlight the discriminatory messages he was sent on the platform on Sunday. They included racist words and monkey emojis. Chelsea says "the abuse Wes Fofana has been subjected to following yesterday's fixture is abhorrent and will not be tolerated. The club says it is "appalled and disgusted" by the rise in online abuse toward its players and says they have its "full support."
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Chelsea's Wesley Fofana, centre, challenges for the ball with Arsenal's Leandro Trossard during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates stadium in London, Sunday, March 16, 2025. - AP Photo/Ian Walton
