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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Despite Chelsea's numerous chances, they failed to capitalize, ultimately hindering their pursuit of European qualification spots.
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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.
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Comments flooding social media platforms have condemned Gallagher's behaviour, with some demanding apologies and repercussions from both the player and the club.
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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.”
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And another remarked, “Being racist to a kid is an all-time low! Disgusting.”
One fan expressed his displeasure saying, “This is pure racism.”