BURNLEY have released a statement condemning horrific racist abuse aimed at Hannibal Mejbri following the club’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea.
Hannibal, 23, played the full match between the Clarets and Blues.
Burnley have slammed vile racist abuse aimed at Hannibal Mejbri following the 1-1 draw with ChelseaCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
However, his club have reported the midfielder was subjected to vile racist abuse on social media platform following the game.
A Burnley statement released on the club website on Saturday evening said: “Everyone at Burnley FC is disgusted by the online racist abuse directed at Hannibal following today’s Premier League fixture.
“There is no place for this in our society and we condemn it unreservedly.
“The club continues to be unequivocal in its stance – we have a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discrimination.
“The club has reported the post to Instagram’s parent company, Meta, and expects strong support from them, together with the Premier League and the Police, and will work to ensure that the individual responsible is identified and investigated.
“Hannibal will receive the full backing from the club and from the Burnley fans who we have already seen condemning the abuse.
“There is no room for racism.”
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