Barcelona fans panned for disgraceful racial abuse following injury to Lamine Yamal

Yvan Neyou, a midfielder for Leganés, became the target of racial abuse on social media following an incident involving Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal.

The 27-year-old posted a screenshot on Instagram showing derogatory comments, including monkey emojis, which carry racial connotations. Neyou highlighted the abuse from supposed Barcelona fans.

This incident is part of a disturbing trend of black footballers facing racial abuse online after matches.

Earlier this season, Real Madrid's Endrick Felipe was targeted by Liverpool fans after an injury to Ibrahima Konaté, and Lamine Yamal himself was subjected to racial abuse both online and at the Santiago Bernabéu. These cases underscore the ongoing issue of racism in football.

#CDLeganés' Yvan Neyou has posted an image of the disgraceful racial abuse he has suffered from #Barca 'fans' on his social media. (Diario AS) pic.twitter.com/krFalNaTdq

— Football España (@footballespana_) December 16, 2024