Rosenior Says Fofana 'Absolutely Fine' as Police Probe Racist Abuse of Players

Overview

• The Chelsea defender shared racist messages sent to him online after his red card in the 1-1 draw with Burnley.
• The UK Football Policing Unit confirmed an investigation into the abuse directed at Fofana and other cases reported over the past week.
• Burnley’s Hannibal Mejbri, Wolves’ Tolu Arokodare and Sunderland’s Romaine Mundle reported similar online attacks.
• Chelsea’s Liam Rosenior said Fofana trained well this week and reiterated calls to stamp out racism in football.
• Club accounts reported a record £355m pre-tax loss for 2024-25, which could lead to a UEFA penalty if rules are breached, with Rosenior saying he will consult ownership but keep his focus on the team.