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Police Open Investigation Into Racist Abuse Targeting Rangers’ Gassama and Fernandez

Rangers reported the anonymous Instagram abuse to authorities, prioritising the players’ welfare.

Overview

  • Djeidi Gassama and Emmanuel Fernandez shared screenshots of racist messages received on Instagram after Sunday’s 2-2 draw at Livingston.
  • Rangers said the posts were reported to Meta and to Police Scotland, noting the accounts appear anonymous and unconnected to the club.
  • Police Scotland confirmed an investigation is under way and stated that enquiries remain at an early stage.
  • The SPFL condemned the abuse as disgraceful and urged anyone with information to contact Police Scotland.
  • Manager Danny Rohl denounced the messages as sickening, as coverage also placed the incident in a wider pattern of online racism in football.