European football is once again grappling with disturbing incidents of racial abuse, as players including Tolu Arokodare and Wesley Fofana become the latest targets of online and stadium-based discrimination.

The Wolves striker showed the racially aggravated messages he received on Instagram after his team’s 1-0 loss at Crystal Palace on Sunday.

The Nigerian international had his penalty saved during the encounter in the first half as Wolves ended up losing the match.

Wolves later confirmed that the abusive posts have been reported to the relevant platforms and that they will work with the English Premier League and authorities to identify those responsible.

Similarly the Chelsea defender shared images of racist messages he was sent privately over Instagram following the Blues’ Premier League 1-1 draw with Burnley at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Fofana, who was sent off for receiving two yellow cards against Burnley in the second half of the encounter, posted screenshots of messages he had been sent and wrote on Instagram: “2026, it’s still the same thing, nothing changes. These people are never punished.”

These latest cases add to a troubling pattern across European football, where Black players continue to endure abuse despite ongoing campaigns such as “No Room for Racism” and other diversity initiatives spearheaded by leagues and governing bodies. While clubs and federations routinely condemn such behavior, critics argue that stronger punitive measures including stadium bans, criminal prosecution, and stricter digital monitoring are urgently needed.

For many fans and players alike, the incidents serve as a painful reminder that football’s fight against racism is far from over. As voices across the sport demand accountability, the hope remains that sustained pressure will lead to meaningful change rather than repeated outrage followed by silence.