Earlier in May, Valencia fans abused Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr.
We had also seen Bukayo Saka, Jordan Henderson, Marcus Rashford, Kyle Walker, Alexander-Arnold, Jadon Sancho, and more players in English Football become victims of discriminatory abuse in 2021.
Now Destiny Udogie, the list goes on.
Racism is a global and pervasive issue. Death threats, racist abuse, sexist slurs and public humiliation - racism in football is a deeply rooted problem that has been present for many years. It is a reflection of broader societal challenges.
Sustained efforts from all stakeholders in football, including fans, players, coaches, administrators, governing bodies, and society at large is crucial to combat racism in sports.
Ongoing education, awareness, social media monitoring, stricter punishments, inclusive and diverse representation, anti-racism initiatives can significantly reduce its prevalence and impact on the sport.
It will certainly take time and collective commitment to eradicate racism from football, but unfortunately it may never be entirely eliminated.