Manchester United winger Anthony Elanga has been targeted with racist social media messages after Friday’s FA Cup fourth-round defeat by Middlesbrough.
Elanga, 19, missed the crucial penalty as United lost 8-7 in a shootout after a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford.
The abuse was highlighted by Aberdeen striker Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, who tweeted screenshots with the caption “so easy to predict”.
The offensive messages were later removed.
With the shootout tied after 14 penalties, Elanga struck his penalty over the crossbar.
The Swedish teenager was consoled by several players on the pitch, including Ronaldo, Phil Jones and captain Harry Maguire, and on social media following the miss.
United interim manager Ralf Rangnick, speaking to BBC Match of the Day after the game, said Elanga was “shattered and absolutely disappointed”
He added: “We will try to encourage him again, be there for him and it can happen to more experienced players.”