Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher found himself under fire from fans as he allegedly declined to shake hands with a black child in the tunnel before their match against Burnley.
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However, the controversy surrounding Gallagher before the game was what sparked a lot of comments from fans.
Gallagher snubbing incident
The incident, captured on video and shared on X, has ignited a wave of criticism against Gallagher, with many labelling his actions as racist.
Gallagher's actions in the tunnel, where he reportedly shook hands only with a white child and left the black child's hand hanging, have incited strong reactions from fans online.
Comments flooding social media platforms have condemned Gallagher's behaviour, with some demanding apologies and repercussions from both the player and the club.
One furious fan expressed, “It’s definitely racial abuse towards that kid; he has to apologize and Chelsea should do the same on his behalf.”
Another echoed the sentiment, stating, “Leave my club.”
And another remarked, “Being racist to a kid is an all-time low! Disgusting.”
One fan expressed his displeasure saying, “This is pure racism.”