An Arsenal fan who racially abused midfielder Thomas Partey on social media has been banned from matches for three years.
Charles Ogunmilade, 28, admitted posting a "grossly offensive" message on X attacking the Gunners player for missing a goal during the team's 3-3 draw with Southampton on 21 April last year.
City of London Magistrates' Court heard the comment was intended be satire.
Magistrates said there was "no choice" but to hand him the three-year football banning order and that a conditional discharge "would not be appropriate".
The court heard Ogunmilade took to social media after Partey sent a shot over the crossbar and the post was reported to police.