Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford (Photo Credit: AP)
Manchester United ahead Marcus Rashford was racially abused on social media after shedding within the Europa League remaining by Villarreal.
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- Last Updated:May 27, 2021, 09:07 IST
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Manchester United ahead Marcus Rashford mentioned he been subjected to “no less than 70 racial slurs” on social media following Wednesday’s defeat by Villarreal in the Europa League final.
United were beaten by Villarreal 11-10 in a shootout after a 1-1 draw following extra time in Gdansk.
“At least 70 racial slurs on my social accounts counted so far,” Rashford tweeted.
“For these working to make me really feel any worse than I already do, good luck attempting.”
At least 70 racial slurs on my social accounts counted so far. For those working to make me feel any worse than I already do, good luck trying — Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) May 26, 2021
United tweeted after the game players were subjected to “disgraceful racist abuse” and urged customers to report any type of abuse or discrimination via their on-line reporting device.
Following the #UEL remaining, our gamers have been subjected to disgraceful racist abuse.If you see any type of abuse or discrimination, and it.#SeeRed #allredallequal
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 27, 2021
A number of gamers at Premier League golf equipment have been focused previously few months, together with United’s Anthony Martial, Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling, Liverpool’s Trent-Alexander Arnold and Sadio Mane, and Chelsea’s Reece James.
In February, English soccer our bodies despatched an open letter to Facebook and Twitter, urging blocking and swift takedowns of offensive posts, in addition to an improved verification course of for customers.
Instagram has introduced new measures and Twitter vowed to proceed its efforts after taking motion on over 700 instances of abuse associated to soccer in Britain in 2019.
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