Overview

• Mathys Tel was subjected to online racial abuse after missing a penalty in the 4-3 shootout loss to Paris Saint-Germain following a 2-2 draw.
• The club labeled the perpetrators “cowards” and vowed to collaborate with authorities and platforms to pursue anyone identified.
• Kick It Out warned that repeated racial abuse risks deterring Black players from taking spot-kicks and urged stricter enforcement by tech firms.
• Tel, 20, completed a permanent move from Bayern Munich in June after an initial loan and has faced similar online abuse in Germany.
• Investigations are underway with social media platforms and law enforcement, but anti-racism groups continue to call for stronger regulations to protect players.