Hannibal Majbari, a Tunisian international midfielder for Burnley, voiced his anger on social media after being subjected to racial abuse following his team's match against Chelsea in the Premier League. The incident took place after a match at Stamford Bridge, where both Majbari and Chelsea's Wesley Fofana received derogatory comments on social platforms following their on-pitch confrontations during the game. Majbari had previously been involved in a contentious moment, resulting in Fofana receiving a yellow card that ultimately led to his red card and ejection from the match.

In response to the abuse, Majbari shared the offensive messages he received on Instagram, publicly denouncing such behavior and urging people to educate themselves and their children against racism. His post, which included a direct message to his followers, highlighted the importance of confronting racism both individually and within communities. The incident sheds light on the continuous problem of racism in football, especially as players are often targets of abuse on social media after matches.

Burnley Football Club issued a statement supporting Majbari and firmly condemning the racist comments directed towards him. The club reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards discrimination confirming that such behavior has no place in society. Additionally, they reported the racist posts to Meta, the parent company of Instagram, seeking further action and support against these types of online abuses. This incident not only emphasizes the need for greater accountability on social media platforms but also calls for collective action to combat racism within the sport and society at large.