John Obi Mikel, the Nigerian international and Chelsea midfielder, faced a backlash on Twitter after making a mistake that led to Juventus equalizing against Chelsea in the Champions League. The criticism escalated to racist insults, prompting Mikel to close his Twitter account.
Chelsea, reacting strongly to the racist tweets, issued a statement indicating their awareness of the situation. The club denounced the racist insults as “completely unacceptable, disgusting, and abhorrent.” Chelsea informed the police about the incident and expressed their intention to take the “toughest measures.”
Mikel had taken responsibility for the mistake on the field, stating on Twitter, “If I wanted to make excuses, I could. But, for me, I let the ball go. I plead guilty, we move on. I’m sorry for the mistake. There are no excuses.” The club’s response underscores their commitment to addressing racism and taking firm action against such behavior.
