Rob Edwards explains decision to take Tolu Arokodare out of Wolves team after suffering racial abuse

Arokodare was said to be ‘upset and angered’ after receiving racist messages following Wolves’ loss at Crystal Palace

27 Feb, 20:02 — 27 Feb, 20:02

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Why this matters

This story highlights the persistent issue of racial abuse faced by athletes, particularly in professional sports. It underscores the responsibility of clubs and coaches to protect their players from such incidents and the emotional toll it takes on individuals, leading to decisions like removing a player from a team.

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Key entities

Rob EdwardsCoach Tolu ArokodareFootball Player WolvesFootball Club Crystal PalaceOpponent Football Club

Coverage Timeline

First report: Yahoo · 27 Feb, 20:02|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 0m|Window: 0m

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