Kevin Danso has responded to the vile and abhorrent racist abuse he received after Tottenham's 2-2 draw againstBrighton on Saturday, vowing not to let it define or distract him.
The Spurs centre-half was at fault for Brighton's late stoppage-time equaliser as Georginio Rutter snatched a point for the visitors, crucially denying relegation-threatened Tottenham their first Premier League win of 2026.
Danso, who lost possession inside his own penalty area moments before Rutter's strike, fell to his knees in despair as Tottenham missed out on the opportunity to climb out of the relegation zone, still a point behind West Ham and Nottingham Forest who both play on Sunday.
What sadly followed for Danso was a wave of racist abuse on social media, which Spurs have described as 'vile, abhorrent and dehumanising' in a statement.
Tottenham have reported the racist abuse to the Metropolitan Police and have vowed to push for the 'strongest possible action' against each perpetrator.
Danso posted to Instagram on Sunday: 'Not the result we needed yesterday. We gave everything, we learn and we move.
'I’ve also seen the comments. The racist abuse has no place in this game or anywhere. But it doesn’t define me, and it won’t distract me from what is important. I know who I am, what I stand for, and why I play.
'Now it’s about staying focused, working harder, and coming back stronger for the next games. We keep pushing, we keep believing, and we give our all every single time we step on that pitch.
'Stronger. Together. On to the next.'
In a lengthy statement condemning the racist abuse, Spurs said: 'Since yesterday’s fixture against Brighton, which took place during the Premier League’s No Room For Racism weekend, Kevin Danso has been, and continues to be, subject to significant and abhorrent racist abuse on social media.
'We have heard and seen vile, dehumanising racism. Behaviour that is without doubt a criminal offence. It will not be tolerated.
'The club is taking immediate action. We are reporting all identified content to the Metropolitan Police and to the appropriate authorities in the country where perpetrators reside, as well as to relevant social media platforms. We will push for the strongest possible action against each and every person we identify.'
Meanwhile, the Premier League also wrote on X: 'We stand alongside Kevin Danso and Tottenham Hotspur in condemning the vile racist abuse he has received on social media.
'Discriminatory abuse has absolutely no place in football or wider society. Anybody who chooses to abuse others is not welcome in our game and they are not a true fan.
'It is clear that more needs to be done to address this issue and we will work alongside clubs, football bodies, law enforcement and social media companies to ensure this remains a priority for all.
'Any individuals identified and found guilty of discrimination will face the strongest possible consequences, including club bans and legal prosecution.'