Premier League's Shame: Arokodare & Stars Targeted by Racist Abuse

Premier League's Shame: Arokodare & Stars Targeted by Racist Abuse

Arthur Jones
Arthur Jones
Published: Feb 22, 2026

Wolves have shared appalling racist abuse aimed at striker Tolu Arokodare online after the club's defeat to Crystal Palace. Arokodare missed a penalty as his team were beaten 1-0 at Selhurst Park on Sunday afternoon, and Wolves have published screenshots of the abuse he received on social media, with the 25-year-old also issuing his own statement.

A Dark Shadow Over Molineux

Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare found himself at the epicenter of a sickening storm of online racist abuse. After playing the full 90 minutes against Crystal Palace and unfortunately missing a penalty in the 1-0 defeat, Arokodare made a heartfelt gesture to the travelling support, holding his hands up in apology.

That act of contrition was met not with understanding, but with a torrent of vile racist messages on social media. Wolves swiftly condemned the attacks, sharing screenshots of the hateful comments and releasing a furious statement. The club emphasized a