West Brom’s Robinson scores 2 at Chelsea, gets racial abuse

By: The Associated Press Posted: Last Modified:

Advertisement

Advertise with us

LONDON - West Bromwich Albion contacted the police over racist abuse sent on social media to Callum Robinson after the forward scored twice in a 5-2 victory at Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday.

Read this article for free:


or

Already have an account? Log in here »

To continue reading, please subscribe:

Subscribe and receive a limited-edition Free Press branded hat or tote.

Digital Subscription

One year of digital access for only $205*

  • Enjoy unlimited reading on winnipegfreepress.com
  • Read the E-Edition, our digital replica newspaper
  • Access News Break, our award-winning app
  • Play interactive puzzles

*First annual payment billed as $205.00 + GST for one year. This annual subscription will automatically renew at $233.00 + GST every 52 weeks (10% off the regular annual price of $259.35). Offer available to new and qualified returning subscribers only. Cancel any time.

To continue reading, please subscribe:

Add Free Press access to your Brandon Sun subscription for only an additional

$1 for the first 4 weeks*

  • Enjoy unlimited reading on winnipegfreepress.com
  • Read the E-Edition, our digital replica newspaper
  • Access News Break, our award-winning app
  • Play interactive puzzles
Start now

*Your next Brandon Sun subscription payment will increase by $1.00 and you will be charged $17.95 plus GST for four weeks. After four weeks, your payment will increase to $24.95 plus GST every four weeks.

Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 03/04/2021 (1989 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.

LONDON – West Bromwich Albion contacted the police over racist abuse sent on social media to Callum Robinson after the forward scored twice in a 5-2 victory at Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday.

Monkey emojis were sent on Instagram to Robinson, who is Black, from an account purporting to be a Chelsea fan but without a full name or photo. Robinson posted a screengrab of the abuse on Instagram Stories.

“Albion has contacted West Midlands Police to report racist social media posts directed at Callum Robinson,” the club tweeted. “We are appalled by the despicable messages and will offer Callum the help and support he may require in response to the incident.”

West Bromwich Albion's Callum Robinson celebrates scoring their fifth goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge stadium in London, England, Saturday, April 3, 2021.(Mike Hewitt/Pool via AP)
West Bromwich Albion's Callum Robinson celebrates scoring their fifth goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge stadium in London, England, Saturday, April 3, 2021.(Mike Hewitt/Pool via AP)

___

More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Related Articles

Welch becomes 1st woman to ref in English men's pro league
Referee Rebecca Welch in action during the English League Two soccer match between Harrogate Town and Port Vale at the EnviroVent Stadium, Harrogate, England, Monday, April 5, 2021.
Everton denied by late goal in 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace
Everton's James Rodriguez, right, celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Crystal Palace at Goodison Park in Liverpool, England, Monday, April 5, 2021.(Peter Powell/Pool via AP)
Wolves, Spain defender Jonny sustains another knee injury David out for several weeks with ankle injury
Lille's Jonathan David, left, is challenged by Marseille's Yuto Nagatomo during the French League One soccer match between Lille and Marseille at the Stade Pierre Mauroy stadium in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France, Wednesday, March 3, 2021. David will be out for several weeks after rupturing the lateral ligament in his right ankle playing for Lille. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Michel Spingler
Young striker savouring life with TFC first team
Just 20, Jordan Perruzza (right), shown in an Aug.23, 2019 handout photo, is the latest in a line of young Toronto FC strikers looking to make their mark with the MLS team. The homegrown player, who honed his skills in Italy with Empoli's academy, has wasted little time turing heads with TFC's first team. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Toronto FC-Lucas Kschischang MANDATORY CREDIT
Madrid seeks respect entering 1st leg against Liverpool
Real Madrid's Casemiro, foreground, kicks the ball during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Eibar at the Alfredo di Stefano stadium in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, April 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
Guardiola hails 'fantastic' Haaland ahead of City-Dortmund
Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola walks on the pitch before an English Premier League soccer match between Fulham and Manchester City at the Craven Cottage stadium in London, England, Saturday March 13, 2021. (Adam Davy/Pool via AP)
US Soccer, MLS and NWSL to test concussion substitutes
FILE - Tottenham's Toby Alderweireld is checked by fellow players after injuring his head during the English Premier League soccer match between Burnley and Tottenham Hotspur at Turf Moor stadium, Burnley, England, in this Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, file photo. U.S. Soccer, Major League Soccer and the National Women's Soccer League are joining a trial program that will allow teams two additional substitutes for suspected concussions in each match. The English Premier League has allowed use of concussion substitutes since early February. (Lindsey Parnaby/Pool via AP, File)
Player accused of racism wants 'presumption of innocence'
FILE - In this Oct. 17, 2020, file photo, Cadiz's Juan Cala and Real Madrid's Isco, left, fight for possession during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Cadiz at the Alfredo di Stefano stadium in Madrid, Spain. Valencia stopped playing its Spanish league game at Cadiz on Sunday, April 4, 2021, and walked off the field after one of its players said he was racially insulted by an opponent. The club said it resumed the game after feeling threatened by the referee with the loss of points. Valencia left the field after Mouctar Diakhaby said he was insulted by defende Cala, who denied any wrongdoing. Cadiz, from southern Spain, condemned racism but said it
Fired-up Alexander-Arnold heads into CL with point to prove
Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli, right, challenges Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium in London, England, Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Adam Davy/Pool via AP)
Dortmund doubts return ahead of Manchester City clash
Dortmund's Emre Can, right, and Dortmund's Manuel Akanji, left, react disappointed after losing the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt in Dortmund, Germany, Saturday, April 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, Pool)

Advertisement Advertise With Us

Report Error Submit a Tip

Advertisement

Learn more about Winnipeg Free Press Advertising solutions

Soccer

LOAD SOCCER ARTICLES