Fans slam Chelsea star Conor Gallagher, call him a 'Racist' for ignoring black kid's handshake in the tunnel

Burnley held Chelsea to a 2-2 stalemate at Stamford Bridge with Burnley impressively holding off a lacklustre Chelsea side.

Despite Chelsea's numerous chances, they failed to capitalize, ultimately hindering their pursuit of European qualification spots.

However, the controversy surrounding Gallagher before the game was what sparked a lot of comments from fans.

The incident, captured on video and shared on X, has ignited a wave of criticism against Gallagher, with many labelling his actions as racist.

Gallagher's actions in the tunnel, where he reportedly shook hands only with a white child and left the black child's hand hanging, have incited strong reactions from fans online.

Comments flooding social media platforms have condemned Gallagher's behaviour, with some demanding apologies and repercussions from both the player and the club.

One furious fan expressed, “It’s definitely racial abuse towards that kid; he has to apologize and Chelsea should do the same on his behalf.”

Another echoed the sentiment, stating, “Leave my club.”

And another remarked, “Being racist to a kid is an all-time low! Disgusting.”

One fan expressed his displeasure saying, “This is pure racism.”