Kyle Walker posted a screenshot of a message he received on Instagram.© AFP
Manchester City defender Kyle Walker has called for tough action to tackle online abuse after receiving a “mean, racist and threatening” message following Wednesday's 2-0 defeat at Juventus. Walker played the entire Champions League match in Turin, but could not help Pep Guardiola's side avoid a seventh defeat in ten games. The England international posted to his social media accounts on Thursday a screenshot of a message he received on Instagram from an unnamed user on Thursday, which used obscene racist language.
“No one should ever be subjected to the type of vile, racist and threatening abuse I have received online since last night's match,” Walker wrote on his X and Instagram accounts.
“Instagram and the authorities must prevent this for the sake of everyone who suffers this abuse. It is never acceptable.
“To our fans, we will continue to work as a team to do better, improve and come around the corner together.”
City condemned the racist attack. A club statement said: “Manchester City strongly condemns the racist abuse Kyle Walker was subjected to online following last night's match.
“We refuse to tolerate any form of discrimination, whether in stadiums or online.”
A Premier League statement said: “The Premier League condemns all forms of discrimination. Racism has no place in our game or anywhere in society. We encourage anyone who hears or sees discriminatory abuse to report it so that action can be taken.
“The Premier League will support Kyle Walker and the club in tackling online hate.”
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