Manchester City Condemns Racist Abuse Directed at Captain Kyle Walker
Manchester City has strongly condemned the racist abuse targeted at captain Kyle Walker following the team's 2-0 defeat to Juventus in the Champions League, urging social media platforms and authorities to take decisive action against such discriminatory behavior.
Following Manchester City's 2-0 loss to Juventus in the Champions League, captain Kyle Walker was subjected to severe racist abuse on social media. Walker received offensive messages via Instagram, prompting him to call for immediate action from both the platform and relevant authorities. He stated, 'Instagram and the authorities need to stop this happening for the sake of all who are suffering this abuse. It is never acceptable.'
Manchester City issued a statement condemning the abuse, asserting, 'The club condemns the racist abuse directed at Kyle Walker in the strongest possible terms. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind, whether in stadiums or online. We offer our full support to Kyle during this time.'
The England national team also expressed disappointment over the incident and endorsed strong actions against discrimination.
This incident has intensified calls for social media platforms to implement stricter measures to prevent and address online abuse, ensuring a safer environment for all users.