Chelsea captain 'abused' after video leaked

Chelsea has condemned abuse of its captain Conor Gallagher after he was criticised for appearing not to acknowledge a high five from a Black child moments before a Premier League match.

The footage was taken in the tunnel at Stamford Bridge before Sunday’s game against Burnley with children lining up to escort players onto the field.

Moments earlier, Gallagher touched hands with another child, who is white.

The Premier League club said the video, which was widely shared on social media, had been taken “considerably out of context”.

“The subsequent level of abuse and defamatory comments directed towards Conor Gallagher is completely unacceptable,” it said in a statement.

“We are proud to be a diverse, inclusive club where people from all cultures, communities and identities feel welcome.”

Chelsea published a picture of Gallagher, who is white, walking out onto the field with his arms around the shoulders of both children.

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino also defended his player.

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