However, it was just an innocuous scene in the Stamford Bridge tunnel.
Since the match between Chelsea and Burnley this Saturday (2-2), Conor Gallagher has been at the heart of the storm: a few minutes before entering the pitch, he seems to ignore a young « escort kid » black, when he had just greeted another white child. It doesn’t take much for certain X users to accuse the middle of Blues of racism. On the video extract, however, we see the former Brighton player tapping the young boy on the shoulder without seeing the hand he extends to him.
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— kaher (@KaherCFC) March 30, 2024
Enough to force the club to step up to the plate in a communiqué : “Chelsea became aware of a video that was significantly taken out of context. The level of abuse and defamatory comments directed at Conor Gallagher is completely unacceptable. We pride ourselves on being a mixed and inclusive club where people from all cultures, communities and identities feel welcome. » Even coach Mauricio Pochettino reacted this Wednesday at a press conference: “It makes me very, very sad because I know Conor and he doesn’t deserve to be treated like that. He had no intention of doing this. »
“I hate that people feel free to abuse” ❌
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino responds to the abuse Conor Gallagher has received after appearing to not high-five a mascot 👇 pic.twitter.com/uYzUUCpj9j
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 3, 2024
And a pointless controversy, one.
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