Leeds United have hit out at online racists who targeted Jayden Bogle after the Whites' 1-0 win over Tottenham, in another ugly reminder for Black players.
Another Black footballer, another wave of online hate. Leeds United defender Jayden Bogle has been targeted by racist abuse on social media, and the club has publicly called the messages "disgusting".
The abuse followed Saturday's 1-0 victory over Tottenham, a result that should have been all about Leeds' performance. Instead, the conversation has been dragged toward the poison that keeps following Black players after matches, with the fallout linked to an incident involving Spurs forward Mathys Tel.
Leeds were quick to side with their player and condemn what he faced. For a club celebrating a big result, the statement was a firm reminder that nothing on the pitch matters more than the safety and dignity of the people playing.
The case adds to a long and frustrating list of Black players who have become targets once the final whistle blows. Fans across Africa and the diaspora have watched it happen again and again, and they are demanding more than statements from clubs, leagues and social media platforms.
Afroballers stands with Bogle. Racism has no place in football, and the pressure must stay on those who enable it as much as on those who send it.
