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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.
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18:49 - 30.03.2024
I Can't Believe This Club Still Has Fans - Journalist trolls Chelsea after draw vs 10-man Burnley
Mauricio Pochettino and Chelsea suffered another setback in the Premier League after a share of the spoils against Burnley.
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18:03 - 30.03.2024
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Chelsea continued their inconsistent season, squandering a lead twice to draw 2-2 against Burnley at Stamford Bridge.
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.”
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