Rangers condemn racial abuse aimed at Djeidi Gassama and Emmanuel Fernandez

have strongly condemned the online racial abuse directed at and , calling it “completely unacceptable.”

The incidents followed a 2-2 draw against in the on Sunday. Rangers had fallen behind 2-0 thanks to first-half and early-second-half goals from Brooklyn Kabongolo and Lewis Smith, leaving Danny Rohl’s side searching for a response.

sparked a revival by firing in a powerful strike, energizing the visiting supporters, before Tottenham Hotspur loanee Mikey Moore leveled the score just seven minutes later. Despite the comeback, Rangers were unable to secure a winning goal and were forced to settle for a point.

The dropped points were a significant setback in Rangers’ title bid. While the draw kept them in second place, they now trail league leaders by four points with only five games remaining in the season.

Following the match, Gassama and Fernandez were targeted with racial abuse on their Instagram accounts. Rangers have confirmed that the offensive material has been reported to Meta, Instagram’s parent company, and will also be passed on to Police Scotland.

A club statement read: “ and were subjected to racist abuse on their Instagram accounts. For any player, opening a phone to see attacks tied to the colour of their skin is simply unacceptable.

The content has been reported to Meta and will be reported to Police Scotland. Our immediate priority is the well-being of the players involved. We are in direct contact with Djeidi and Manny and have offered our full support both now and through any future judicial process.”

Rangers will now turn their focus to a crucial Old Firm clash against on Sunday, a match that could prove decisive in the title race.