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Racist Abuse Sent to Rangers Stars Emmanuel Fernandez and Djeidi Gassama Probed by Police
Rangers players Fernandez and Gassama received racist monkey emoji abuse on Instagram after a match, prompting investigations by Police Scotland and Meta.
- On February 22, Police Scotland launched an investigation after Rangers stars Emmanuel Fernandez and Djeidi Gassama shared screenshots of racist messages following their 2-2 draw with Livingston.
- In a club statement on Monday, Rangers said the players received racial abuse on Instagram, the content was reported to Meta, and enquiries with Police Scotland are at an early stage.
- Supporters immediately posted responses such as `You are sickening` and `Totally disgusting` after Fernandez called the message `disgusing` on Instagram and Gassama reacted with a vomit emoji.
- Rangers said their immediate priority is the players' wellbeing and offered full support through any judicial process, describing the abuse as `simply unacceptable`.
- Accounts appear to be anonymous, and platform responsibility remains central, as the incident occurred while Rangers sit second with Hearts holding a four point lead.
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