Rob Edwards and Regis Le Bris stand in solidarity with their players after ‘unacceptable’ racist abuse

Sunderland winger Romaine Mundle and Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare were subjected to racist abuse last weekend

26 Feb, 18:54 — 26 Feb, 18:54

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Why this matters

Racist abuse in professional football remains a persistent and deeply troubling issue, despite widespread condemnation and anti-racism campaigns. This incident underscores the ongoing challenges faced by players of color and the critical importance of managers and clubs actively supporting their athletes against such unacceptable behavior. It highlights the continued need for robust measures and solidarity within the sport to eradicate racism.

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Key entities

Rob EdwardsFootball manager Regis Le BrisFootball manager Romaine MundleSunderland player, abuse victim Tolu ArokodareWolves player, abuse victim SunderlandFootball club WolvesFootball club

Coverage Timeline

First report: The Independent · 26 Feb, 18:54|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 0m|Window: 0m

The Independent26 Feb, 18:54First to report