Once again social media has been the scene of horrendous racial abuse for a footballer, in this case Leganes’ midfielder Yvan Neyou. The 27-year-old was involved in the incident that saw Lamine Yamal injured on Sunday night, although the injury was completely accidental.
As reported initially by Diario AS, Neyou posted a screenshot on his Instagram of a series of comments from supposed Barcelona fans, in which the monkey emoji can be seen being used, which has racial connotations. The post was made by the Cameroon international on his story.
#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
This is far from the first time this has happened this season, and it is becoming all too common that fans abuse black players racially on social media after games. Real Madrid starlet Endrick Felipe was racially abused by Liverpool fans after an injury to Ibrahima Konate last month, while Lamine Yamal of course was one of four players who suffered racial abuse himself at the Santiago Bernabeu in person.
You guys at Football Espana are just as guilty as those fans. You’ve never been able to correctly indenitify that the root cause of racism comes from Madrid. They barely tried to go after the fans that attacked Black Barcelona players. The police were ready to ignore their acts. And, racism only seems to be a problem when it affects Madrid. So, quit using racism to make Madrid look better. I’ve been at the brunt of racism in Spain and you guys promote it.