Fans slam Chelsea star Conor Gallagher, call him a 'Racist' for ignoring black kid's handshake in the tunnel
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Fans slam Chelsea star Conor Gallagher || Imago and X

Fans slam Chelsea star Conor Gallagher, call him a 'Racist' for ignoring black kid's handshake in the tunnel

Stephen Oladehinde 01:37 - 31.03.2024

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.

Burnley held Chelsea to a 2-2 stalemate at Stamford Bridge with Burnley impressively holding off a lacklustre Chelsea side.

Despite Chelsea's numerous chances, they failed to capitalize, ultimately hindering their pursuit of European qualification spots.

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.

Gallagher snubbing the black kid || X
Gallagher snubbing the black kid || X

Comments flooding social media platforms have condemned Gallagher's behaviour, with some demanding apologies and repercussions from both the player and the club.

Gallagher at the tunnel against Burnley || X
Gallagher at the tunnel against Burnley || X

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.”

Conor Gallagher in action against Burnley || Imago
Conor Gallagher in action against Burnley || Imago

And another remarked, “Being racist to a kid is an all-time low! Disgusting.”

One fan expressed his displeasure saying, “This is pure racism.”

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