LIVERPOOL (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Racism has returned to the spotlight on the world of football. After the high-profile Prestianni case, largely linked to events that occurred on the pitch, this time social media has become the scene of further racist insults. In particular, the target was Ibrahima Konatè, Liverpool’s French defender. In a statement published on their official website, the Reds defended the player, calling the insults “vile and abhorrent.” “Racism has no place in football, in society, or anywhere, neither online nor offline,” the club began, “and the insults that continue to be directed at players are a stain on the game and the platforms that allow them to perse.”
An attack aimed at those behind these offenses, accompanied, however, by a tough stance against social media platforms. “Companies must assume their responsibilities and act immediately, because they have the power, the technology, and the resources to prevent all this, yet too often they fail to do so. Allowing racist hatred to spread unchecked is a choice that harms players, families, and the entire sports community.” “We will continue to offer Ibrahima our full support,” the statement continues, and will collaborate with the relevant authorities to identify those responsible. The situation must be addressed, responded to, and eradicated—not tomorrow, but now”.
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