SNS GroupHibernian have expressed their disgust and vowed to take action after forward Elie Youan suffered racist abuse on social media.
The 25-year-old revealed the abuse he received on Instagram, prompting Hibs fans to offer him their support and condemn the racist comments directed at him.
Hibs have now issued a statement revealing their own disgust and revealing that they have begun an investigation to identify and take action against the perpetrator.
A club statement read: “Everyone at Hibernian FC is disgusted with the racist abuse Elie Youan has received on social media.
“The club has launched an investigation into the message on Instagram and will take the strongest possible action against the individual in question.
“The club condemns this abhorrent action in the strongest possible way. Racism and any kind of discrimination have no place at Hibernian FC, in football, or society as a whole.
“Elie has the full support of everyone at Hibernian FC. There is no room for racism.”
Show Racism the Red Card also gave Youan their support with a message on social media.
It read: “We stand in solidarity with Elie Youan. Racism has no place in football or society.
“We would like to offer our support to Elie and to Hibernian FC at this time.”
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