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Paul Pogba racially abused following penalty miss against Wolves ▷ Kenya News

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- Paul Pogba is in the firing line of racial abuse from Man United after missing a penalty against Wolves

- Rui Patricio produced an outstanding save to denied the Frenchman as the match ended in a 1-1 draw

- Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham was also racially attacked after missing his spot-kick in the Super Cup final

Paul Pogba has come under racial attack on social media after he missed a penalty which could have given Man United a 2-1 lead against Wolves.

The France international won the spot-kick and took it despite having words with Marcus Rashford on who to take the penalty.

Rui Patricio produced a fine save to deny the Frenchman and match went on to end in a draw at the Molineux.

And some fans went to Twitter and aimed racial curses on the 25-year-old who is still being linked with Real Madrid.

One post read: "Pogba you f****** n*****", while another user said: "Pogba is a n*****". Another vile post read: "Pogba... you f****** fat m***** looking n*****."

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Pogba is not the only player that has come under severe racial attack, Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham also received a number of racial taunts after he missed a penalty in the Super Cup final.

Reading striker Yakou Meite was also racially called out following his side's 3-0 win over Cardiff City in the Championship after he also missed a penalty, posting a screenshot of the abuse he had received along with the caption: "I don't think I need to speak."

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Meanwhile, TUKO.co.ke had earlier reported that Manchester United were forced to a 1-1 draw by Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Molineux Stadium on Monday night.

The Red Devils failed to build on their impressive 4-0 victory over Chelsea in their opening game previous weekend.

Source: Tuko