FIFA has announced VERY SAD news for Chelsea Star Conor Gallagher after Ignoring Black boy in the tunnel during the match between Chelsea Vs Burnley
Paul Canoville, Chelsea’s first black player, has apologized for being one of several who shared a video of Conor Gallagher, which led to the midfielder being accused of racism.
The event in the video occurred in the moments immediately up to Chelsea’s Premier League match against Burnley at Stamford Bridge, in which Cole Palmer twice put the hosts up before the game ended 2-2.
Gallagher, captaining Chelsea in Reece James’ absence, was photographed in the tunnel with two matchday mascots and mistakenly left one of the boys, who happened to be black, hanging as he extended his hand for a high-five.
A video of the incident rapidly went viral, and Gallagher received a barrage of vitriol on his social media platforms, with some fans accusing the England star of racism and purposefully disregarding the mascot.
Chelsea issued a statement on their official website on Wednesday, condemning Gallagher’s ‘totally abhorrent’ insults and adding that they were ‘proud’ of their ‘diversity’ and ‘inclusivity’.
Meanwhile, Mauricio Pochettino expressed sadness over Gallagher’s backlash, arguing that the media sector and sport as a whole should band together to’support’ anyone subjected to such treatment.
“That has pained me so deeply because no one wants to do something like this, with this motive.” Chelsea’s head coach told reporters.
