liverpool The Premier League club announced on Friday that defender Ibrahima Konate had been the target of “vile and abhorrent” racist abuse online.
Konate was targeted after Wednesday’s incident. Champions League vs. Galatasaray victory When opposing striker Victor Osimhen was involved in an accident that resulted in a broken arm.
Liverpool condemned the abuse as “dehumanizing, vile and rooted in hatred”. He called on social media companies to do more to eradicate the virus.
“Our players are not targets. They are human beings. The continued abuse directed at our players, often hidden behind anonymous accounts, is a stain on the game and the platform that allows it to persist,” the club said in a statement.
Liverpool said social media companies have the power and technology to prevent abuse.
“Allowing racist hatred to spread unchecked is a choice, and it is a choice that continues to harm players, families, and communities throughout the game.”
Liverpool said it supported Konate and was working with authorities to identify those responsible for the abuse.
last month Four Premier League players targeted The same weekend, racist abuse occurred online.
Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana, Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mabry and Wolverhampton striker Tolu Arokodare shared images of the messages sent on Instagram. Sunderland winger Romain Mandl was also subjected to “vile racist abuse online”. His club said in a statement:.
UK-based anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out reiterated its call for platforms to do more to address persistent problems in elite football.
During the last Women’s European Championship, England defender Jess Carter revealed that she had been subjected to racial abuse online.
Liverpool said: “We cannot allow the current situation to continue. We must face it, challenge it and eradicate it now, not tomorrow.”
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