Sunderland condemn online racist abuse of Brian Brobbey after Tottenham game | OneFootball

Sunderland have condemned racist abuse directed towards Brian Brobbey on social media and offered the striker their full support.

The club said Brobbey was targeted online after the Black Cats' 1-0 win over Tottenham in the Premier League on Sunday.

On Monday, a Sunderland statement said: "Sunderland condemns in the strongest possible terms the racist abuse directed at Brian Brobbey on social media following Sunday's fixture against Tottenham.

"We stand firmly with Brian and offer him our full and unwavering support."

It is not the first time Sunderland players have been targeted by racist abuse this season.

Romaine Mundle was sent online abuse following February's game against Fulham, while last month's Tyne-Wear derby was paused following a report of abuse from the crowd aimed at Lutsharel Geertruida.

The statement added: "This is not an isolated incident, recent abuse directed at Romaine Mundle and Lutsharel Geertruida highlights the ongoing and unacceptable frequency of this behaviour, both inside stadiums and online.

"The club has reported this incident to the Premier League, the relevant social media platforms and the police, and we expect swift action to be taken against those responsible.

"Racism is abhorrent and has no place in our game or in society, and we will continue to call it out clearly and unapologetically every time it occurs.

"Football must be a safe and inclusive environment for all - without exception."

The Premier League also offered support to Brobbey, adding that it is "disgusted by the ongoing discrimination" that players are receiving online.

"We stand alongside Sunderland in strongly condemning the online racist abuse Brian Brobbey has received and have offered our full support to him and the club," a post on the Premier League's X account said.

"We are disgusted by the ongoing discrimination players are facing on social media and are committed to working with clubs, authorities, law enforcement and social media companies to address this issue, as well as supporting investigations to bring those responsible to justice.

"Any individuals identified and found guilty of discrimination will face the strongest possible consequences, including custodial sentences, football banning orders and criminal records."