Newcastle United star Joelinton has revealed he received racist abuse on social media following the 2-0 defeat to Arsenal in April. The Magpies played host to Mikel Arteta's title-chasing side in a fiery game at St James' Park at the business end of the season, as the Brazilian battled it out against the likes of Granit Xhaka and Martin Odegaard in the middle of the park.
Joelinton was portrayed as a villain during the reverse fixture back in January as Newcastle battled their way to an ugly 0-0 draw at the Emirates Stadium. The second time around it was Arsenal who angered the crowd as they ran the clock down on Tyneside.
Joelinton is currently on international duty with Brazil as the south American outfit prepare for clashes with Guinea and Senegal. He was pressed on the matter of racism after recent abuse aimed at international team-mate Vinicius Jr.
