Sunderland, Wolves players racially abused after Premier League loss, clubs condemn behaviour

Wolverhampton Wanderers and Sunderland said they were shocked by the racist abuse leveled at their players on social media on Sunday following Premier League defeats.

Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare and Sunderland winger Romaine Mundle both suffered online abuse, with the incidents coming less than 24 hours after Wesley Fofana and Hannibal Mejbri were racially abused following Chelsea’s draw with Burnley.

Wolves said it was disgusted by the level of abuse Arokodare received following the 0-1 defeat to Crystal Palace.

“We stand firmly with him, and with all footballers who are forced to endure this abuse through “anonymous accounts that act with apparent impunity,” the club said in a statement.

Sunderland, who lost 1-3 to Fulham, said it was working with authorities to identify those responsible for the messages targeting Mundle.

“The abhorrent behavior of several individuals is unacceptable and will not be tolerated by the Club under any circumstances,” Sunderland wrote on their website.

Published on February 23, 2026