Racist abuse which was sent to Manchester United's Anthony Elanga via social media is being investigated, police have confirmed.
The Swedish Under-21 international was targeted after he missed the decisive spot-kick in the club's FA Cup loss to Middlesbrough on Friday.
Greater Manchester Police said they were investigating abuse that was sent to the 19-year-old via Instagram.
Instagram is also understood to be investigating and has removed comments.
A police spokesman said the force was "investigating an incident of racist abuse linked to a social media post which is believed to have been posted on Friday evening following the football match between Manchester United and Middlesbrough FC".