Social media firms ‘must do better’ in tackling online abuse and racism, the head of Britain’s communications regulator will say today. Melanie Dawes, chief executive of Ofcom, will condemn Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for their lack of success in tackling racism and say ‘they simply must do far better.’ It comes after England footballers Marcus … Read more
Prince William has been comforting the three black England footballers subjected to racist abuse after missing penalties Prince William went to the dressing room at Wembley to commiserate the squad William is said to be ‘sickened’ by ‘unacceptable and abhorrent’ racist abuse Also liaising with FA about how social media firms can be used to … Read more
His Apple TV+ soccer comedy Ted Lasso proved to be a breakout hit. And at the season 2 premiere for the show held in Hollywood on Thursday night, star Jason Sudeikis showed his support for the England team’s black players who suffered online abuse following the team’s defeat by Italy in the recent Euro Championships. … Read more
Bukayo Saka has spoken out for the first time since missing a penalty in England’s Euro 2020 final defeat to Italy, claiming that he knew instantly that he would be targeted by racist abuse. The Arsenal and England midfielder was one of three penalty takers for the Three Lions that missed their spot-kick, along with … Read more
Man, 42, is arrested on suspicion of being behind vile racist social media post about black England stars Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka abused after Euro 2020 final Cheshire Police arrested man from Runcorn in connection with an online post He is the fifth person to be arrested nationwide in aftermath of Sunday’s … Read more
Dozens of people are being investigated for racist tweets about England’s Euro 2020 stars, police chiefs said today, as they revealed four people have now been arrested. The UK Football Policing Unit (UKFPU) provided an update on its investigation this morning following abusive posts targeting Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka in the wake … Read more
‘As a society we need to do better’: Jadon Sancho speaks out about racist abuse he and his ‘brothers’ Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka received after Euro 2020 and insists ‘hate will never win’ – before revealing post-final feeling was the ‘worst I’ve felt’ By Jordan Seward For Mailonline Published: 17:34 BST, 14 July 2021 … Read more
Savills estate agent, 37, is arrested ‘over vile racist tweet about black England stars’ after turning himself into police station BREAKING: Savills estate agent who ‘posted racist tweet about black England footballers’ has been arrested Andrew Bone, 37, self-presented at Cheadle Heath police station this morning and was subsequently arrested Bone claimed his Twitter account … Read more
Petition to ban racists from football for life passes ONE MILLION signatures after England stars Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka and Jadon Sancho were racially abused online in the wake of the Euro 2020 final defeat Three black England players were racially abused online following Euros defeat Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka and Jadon Sancho missed penalties … Read more
A giant digital mural has been unveiled in Manchester in support of England stars Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka. The three black footballers were racially abused online after they missed penalties in a shootout against Italy in Sunday’s Euro 2020 final. A mural of Rashford in his home town of Withington was also defaced … Read more