Tel shared his thoughts on social media, stating that he was initially disappointed by the defeat, but he refused to let the racist abuse affect him. He emphasized the importance of hard work and humility in maintaining respect. Tel's message aimed to promote a positive and inclusive atmosphere.

A similar incident occurred when Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo faced racist abuse during his side's match against Liverpool. A 47-year-old man from Liverpool was arrested and banned from attending soccer matches after being suspected of sending racist messages to Semenyo.