Chelsea release statement defending Gallagher after being accused of being racist

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  • Gallagher came under fire on social media after a clip appeared to show him ignoring high-fives from children they were preparing to take on the field.
Chelsea release statement defending Gallagher after being accused of being racist

Chelsea have released a statement defending Conor Gallagher. After he was accused of being racist after a clip showed him not giving a high-five to a black boy before the โปรโมชั่น ufabet game against Burnley.

“Chelsea are aware of a clip from the game against Burnley that has been circulated on social media, which is highly distorted out of context,” a Chelsea statement said.

“The level of threatening and defamatory comments made towards Conor Gallagher afterwards is truly unacceptable.”

“We pride ourselves on being an inclusive club where people from diverse cultures, social backgrounds and identities feel welcome.”

Gallagher came under fire on social media after a clip appeared to show him ignoring high-fives from children. They were preparing to take on the field. Until someone accused him of being a racist.

While Mauricio Pochettino, manager of Chelsea, said about this matter: “It makes me really angry because no one wants to do this with this kind of intent.”

“When you play football and wait in the tunnel. Focusing on getting on the field and kicking off. Sometimes that kind of thing can happen. People try to find fault with things like this to create chaos and threats.”

“Conor is a great person, a great lad and always cares about everything. I hate that people feel like they’re free to insult each other on social media. Scolding people is easy, very easy. Who thought that Conor was purposely ignoring children? Come on.”