Kai Havertz’s wife sophia receives online abuse after Arsenal’s FA Cup loss to Man United
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Kai Havertz’s wife sophia receives online abuse after Arsenal’s FA Cup loss to Man United

The Hindu  

The wife of footballer Kai Havertz has shared abusive messages she received on social media after Arsenal lost to Manchester United in the FA Cup on Sunday. At the previous Euros in 2021, England players Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho were subjected to racial abuse on social media after missing penalties in a shootout defeat to Italy in the final. World governing body FIFA has set up a Social Media Protection Service, which it says protects players, teams and officials from online abuse by keeping their social feeds free from hate. At the Women’s World Cup in 2023, 20 per cent of the players received discriminatory, abusive or threatening messages, SMPS said, about half of which were homophobic, sexual or sexist.

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Arteta highlights ‘terrible consequences’ of online abuse after Havertz targeted
1 day, 13 hours ago

Arteta highlights ‘terrible consequences’ of online abuse after Havertz targeted

The Hindu  

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has flagged the “terrible consequences” of online abuse after Kai Havertz and his wife were targeted on social media following Sunday’s FA Cup loss to Manchester United. The Germany international came in for stinging critism but his wife also shared screenshots of abuse she received on social media, including threats to the couple’s unborn child. And …

Abuse of Kai Havertz’s wife on social media investigated by Arsenal
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2 days, 12 hours ago

Abuse of Kai Havertz’s wife on social media investigated by Arsenal

The Independent  

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Nearly half of female football fans suffer sexist abuse at matches
4 months ago

Nearly half of female football fans suffer sexist abuse at matches

The Independent  

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Neal Maupay opens on 'disturbing' online abuse he received after netting winner for Brighton against Arsenal in 2020... after teenager was sentenced to probation for sending death threats to the strik
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Neal Maupay opens on 'disturbing' online abuse he received after netting winner for Brighton against Arsenal in 2020... after teenager was sentenced to probation for sending death threats to the strik

Daily Mail  

The striker, on-loan at Brentford, has recalled the harassment he received Neal Maupay has opened on the 'disturbing' abuse he received on social media after Brighton's chaotic victory over Arsenal in June 2020. Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Why Do You Hate Me podcast, Maupay said: 'I got home and got a phone call from the club saying, listen, there's …

One in five players at FIFA Women's World Cup suffered online abuse: Study
1 year, 1 month ago

One in five players at FIFA Women's World Cup suffered online abuse: Study

Firstpost  

The findings emerged from analysis of 5.1 million posts and comments relating to 697 players and coaches taking part in the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Lausanne: One in five players at this year’s Women’s World Cup were targeted by online abuse, according to a study released Monday by FIFA and the FIFPRO global players body. …

One in five players at Women’s World Cup were sent online abuse, Fifa report finds
1 year, 1 month ago

One in five players at Women’s World Cup were sent online abuse, Fifa report finds

The Independent  

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Wayne Barnes demands punishment for trolls after ‘vile threats’ against family
1 year, 2 months ago

Wayne Barnes demands punishment for trolls after ‘vile threats’ against family

The Telegraph  

Wayne Barnes has called for social media trolls to face the threat of prosecution after the former referee and his family were subjected to “vile abuse” following the World Cup final. He retired a few days later having taken charge of a record 111 Tests but he leaves the sport highly concerned at the level of abuse on social media, …

Newcastle and Kick It Out condemn ‘disgusting racial abuse’ sent duo after Arsenal match
1 year, 2 months ago

Newcastle and Kick It Out condemn ‘disgusting racial abuse’ sent duo after Arsenal match

The Independent  

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Arsenal star Oleksandr Zinchenko insists he 'stands with Israel' on social media - before deleting the post amid backlash from fans - as the Ukrainian is subjected to hateful online abuse ahead of cla
1 year, 3 months ago

Arsenal star Oleksandr Zinchenko insists he 'stands with Israel' on social media - before deleting the post amid backlash from fans - as the Ukrainian is subjected to hateful online abuse ahead of cla

Daily Mail  

Arsenal full-back Oleksandr Zinchenko decided to restrict his Instagram profile from the public after being targeted by online social media trolls after posting that he 'stands with Israel'. Oleksandr Zinchenko has been subjected to vile social media abuse after posting a message of support for Israel Zinchenko posted this update on his Instagram story in relation to the ongoing feud …

Ex-England Lioness Fara Williams on sexist and homophobic abuse she gets online
1 year, 4 months ago

Ex-England Lioness Fara Williams on sexist and homophobic abuse she gets online

The Independent  

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Reports of abuse across football hit ‘alarming’ record number
1 year, 6 months ago

Reports of abuse across football hit ‘alarming’ record number

The Independent  

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Women's World Cup brings attention to abuse in soccer
1 year, 6 months ago

Women's World Cup brings attention to abuse in soccer

The Independent  

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Football project tracking social media abuse identifies 300 people from World Cup posts
1 year, 6 months ago

Football project tracking social media abuse identifies 300 people from World Cup posts

The Hindu  

A project using artificial intelligence to track social media abuse aimed at players at the 2022 World Cup identified more than 300 people whose details are being given to law enforcement, FIFA said Sunday. The people made “abusive, discriminatory, or threatening posts comments” on platforms like Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube, football’s governing body said in a report detailing …

England World Cup game identified as match that led to most social media abuse
1 year, 6 months ago

England World Cup game identified as match that led to most social media abuse

The Independent  

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German broadcaster hits back after sexist abuse targets female Champions League commentator
1 year, 7 months ago

German broadcaster hits back after sexist abuse targets female Champions League commentator

The Hindu  

German broadcaster ZDF hit back on June 11 at sexist insults on social media targeting Claudia Neumann after she became the first woman in Germany to commentate on the men's Champions League final. “Claudia Neumann is a professional and experienced commentator, which she again showed during the Champions League final,” ZDF sports editor Yorck Polus said, “Constructive and factual criticism …

France minister demands wants FIFA probe after players’ insult following World Cup loss
2 years ago

France minister demands wants FIFA probe after players’ insult following World Cup loss

The Hindu  

The distasteful taunting of France striker Kylian Mbappe by some Argentina fans amid celebrations in Buenos Aires to welcome back the World Cup winners should be investigated by football’s world governing body FIFA, a senior French cabinet minister said. Meanwhile, France’s football federation and an anti-racism charity will file legal complaints against individuals who hurled racist insults at Mbappe and …

Female athletes targeted by most online abuse, World Athletics study finds
2 years, 1 month ago

Female athletes targeted by most online abuse, World Athletics study finds

The Independent  

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People praise ‘powerful’ Women’s Aid campaign highlighting domestic abuse around World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

People praise ‘powerful’ Women’s Aid campaign highlighting domestic abuse around World Cup

The Independent  

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World Cup players get protection from social media abuse
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup players get protection from social media abuse

Deccan Chronicle  

Doha: FIFA and the global soccer players union have launched a moderation service aimed at protecting World Cup players from abuse on social media during the tournament. FIFA said Wednesday that the more than 830 players in Qatar can access a dedicated monitoring, reporting and moderation service that aims to filter hate speech targeted at them. The project will monitor …

Fears domestic abuse will rise in World Cup as data shows surge in inquiries last tournament
2 years, 1 month ago

Fears domestic abuse will rise in World Cup as data shows surge in inquiries last tournament

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Concerns have been raised that incidents of domestic abuse will increase during …

Abuse in women’s pro soccer league was systemic, report says
2 years, 3 months ago

Abuse in women’s pro soccer league was systemic, report says

Associated Press  

An independent investigation into the scandals that erupted in the National Women’s Soccer League last season found emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic in the sport, impacting multiple teams, coaches and players, according to a report released Monday. “Abuse in the NWSL is rooted in a deeper culture in women’s soccer, beginning in youth leagues, that normalizes verbally abusive …

Lioness Demi Stokes says sexist abuse ‘really affected’ some England players’ game
2 years, 4 months ago

Lioness Demi Stokes says sexist abuse ‘really affected’ some England players’ game

The Independent  

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More Than Half of All Players at Euros and AFCON Finals Abused Online, Says FIFA Report
2 years, 6 months ago

More Than Half of All Players at Euros and AFCON Finals Abused Online, Says FIFA Report

News 18  

More than half of all players at the finals of last year’s European Championship and Africa Cup of Nations were subjected to some form of discriminatory abuse online, a report published by global football governing body FIFA has revealed. The independent report used artificial intelligence to track over 400,000 posts on social media platforms during the semi-final and final stages …

Women ‘no longer believe that social media firms will take down abuse’
2 years, 7 months ago

Women ‘no longer believe that social media firms will take down abuse’

The Telegraph  

Social media firms must make it easier to report misogyny, says Ofcom’s chief, after its study found 60 per cent of women have suffered harmful behaviour online including harassment and trolling in just a month. In an interview with The Telegraph, Dame Melanie Dawes, the watchdog’s chief executive, said the “shocking” abuse that women faced online was getting worse while …

Women faced 87% of social media abuse in Tokyo 2020 Games: World Athletics study
3 years, 1 month ago

Women faced 87% of social media abuse in Tokyo 2020 Games: World Athletics study

The Hindu  

Women were the target of 87% of the social media abuse that a sample of athletes faced during the Tokyo 2020 Games, according to a World Athletics study published on Thursday. The study included a sample of 161 Twitter handles of current and former athletes involved in the Tokyo Games, from a list of 200 athletes selected by World Athletics. …

Man jailed after racially abusing England players on Facebook livestream after Euro final
3 years, 2 months ago

Man jailed after racially abusing England players on Facebook livestream after Euro final

The Independent  

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Thierry Henry sees progress in fight against online abuse but wants more done
3 years, 2 months ago

Thierry Henry sees progress in fight against online abuse but wants more done

The Independent  

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Ferdinand urges social media companies to tackle racist abuse
3 years, 4 months ago

Ferdinand urges social media companies to tackle racist abuse

The Hindu  

Former West Ham United and Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand on Wednesday asked social media companies to address the problem of racist abuse on their platforms before a high-profile footballer "takes their life". Others who spoke at the inquiry included former Watford forward Marvin Sordell and former England Women's international Lianne Sanderson. Ferdinand mentioned the torrent of racist abuse …

Paul Ince wants social media companies to do more to stop racist abuse
3 years, 4 months ago

Paul Ince wants social media companies to do more to stop racist abuse

The Independent  

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Euro 2020: Police investigate racist abuse of three England football players
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Police investigate racist abuse of three England football players

The Hindu  

British police opened investigations on Monday into the racist abuse of three Black players who missed penalties in England's shootout loss to Italy in the Euro 2020 final. The English Football Association said, it was “appalled” by the “disgusting behavior,” adding that social media companies should take action to make their platforms free from this “abhorrent” abuse. Three days later, …

Kevin Pietersen slams racial abuse of England's footballers after EURO 2020 final loss
3 years, 6 months ago

Kevin Pietersen slams racial abuse of England's footballers after EURO 2020 final loss

The Hindu  

England's former star cricketer Kevin Pietersen on Monday condemned the racial abuse of three Black players on social media after England's loss in the Euro final and wondered if the country should get hosting rights of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. — Kevin Pietersen July 12, 2021 Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Twitter the players …

Saka and Co Face Racist Abuse From England Fans After Euro Final Defeat
3 years, 6 months ago

Saka and Co Face Racist Abuse From England Fans After Euro Final Defeat

The Quint  

The FA said in a statement it was “appalled” by the abuse of the three players. "The FA strongly condemns all forms of discrimination and is appalled by the online racism that has been aimed at some of our England players on social media," the statement said. The England team also released a statement condemning the abuse directed at its …

Euro 2020: FA condemns racist abuse of players following England's final loss
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: FA condemns racist abuse of players following England's final loss

The Hindu  

England's Football Association released a statement in the early hours of Monday morning condemning the online racist abuse of players following the team's penalty shootout loss to Italy in the Euro 2020 final on Sunday. Those responsible for the disgusting online abuse we have seen must be held accountable - and social media companies need to act immediately to remove …

England's FA condemns racist online abuse of players after Euro final loss to Italy
3 years, 6 months ago

England's FA condemns racist online abuse of players after Euro final loss to Italy

ABC  

England's Football Association says it wants the "toughest punishments possible" for people identified as having racially abused members of the national side after its defeat to Italy in the Euro 2020 final. Key points: Members of England's national team have been racially abused online following their loss to Italy in the Euro 2020 final The FA says it will not …

Euro 2020: Warning over spikes in domestic abuse during England matches
3 years, 7 months ago

Euro 2020: Warning over spikes in domestic abuse during England matches

The Independent  

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Premier League: Raheem Sterling racially abused on Instagram not long after social media boycott ends
3 years, 8 months ago

Premier League: Raheem Sterling racially abused on Instagram not long after social media boycott ends

Firstpost  

Sterling suffered the abuse following City’s Champions League semi-final second leg victory against Paris St Germain on Tuesday. London: Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling has been racially abused on Instagram less than 48 hours after the Premier League’s social media boycott ended. “No single thing will fix this challenge overnight but we’re committed to doing what we can to keep …

English FA Asks for Legislation to Force Action from Social Media Companies on Online Abuse
3 years, 8 months ago

English FA Asks for Legislation to Force Action from Social Media Companies on Online Abuse

News 18  

England’s Football Association has called on the government to introduce legislation to compel social media companies to do more to stamp out online abuse after a four-day boycott to highlight the issue. “We will continue to challenge social media companies to make changes to their platforms, urge government to introduce strong legislation quickly and request that individuals call out and …

PFA slams Twitter for not taking down abusive posts
3 years, 8 months ago

PFA slams Twitter for not taking down abusive posts

The Hindu  

Twitter's response to abuse directed at football players on its platform has been absolutely unacceptable, the Professional Footballers' Association said ahead of a four-day social media blackout to highlight the problem. England's soccer bodies are set to boycott social media from 3 p.m. local time on Friday to 11.59 p.m. on Monday May 3 in response to continued online racist …

Manchester City's Kyle Walker Racially Abused Online after League Cup Win
3 years, 8 months ago

Manchester City's Kyle Walker Racially Abused Online after League Cup Win

News 18  

Manchester City defender Kyle Walker shared a screenshot of racist abuse he received on social media following Sunday’s 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the League Cup final and asked, “When is this going to stop?” The England international, who played the full 90 minutes as City claimed a record-equalling fourth successive League Cup triumph, posted pictures on Instagram celebrating …

English football leagues announce social media blackout in stand against online racism
3 years, 8 months ago

English football leagues announce social media blackout in stand against online racism

The Hindu  

England's football authorities have joined forces to announce a social media boycott next weekend in response to continued online racist abuse of players. Clubs across the Premier League, English Football League, Women's Super League and Women's Championship will switch off their Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts to emphasise that social media companies must do more to eradicate online hate. READ: …

English Leagues Announce Social Media Boycott in Stand Against Online Racism
3 years, 8 months ago

English Leagues Announce Social Media Boycott in Stand Against Online Racism

News 18  

England’s football authorities have joined forces to announce a social media boycott next weekend in response to continued online racist abuse of players. Clubs across the Premier League, English Football League, Women’s Super League and Women’s Championship will switch off their Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts to emphasise that social media companies must do more to eradicate online hate. “Racist …

Spurs Want to Make Impact in Fight Against Online Abuse of Players: Jose Mourinho
3 years, 9 months ago

Spurs Want to Make Impact in Fight Against Online Abuse of Players: Jose Mourinho

News 18  

Tottenham Hotspur want to make an impact on the fight against online racist abuse after defender Davinson Sanchez was targeted last week, and may join other teams in a boycott of social media, manager Jose Mourinho said. Scottish champions Rangers and English second-tier side Swansea City said on Tuesday they will boycott social media for a week after several players …

Tottenham to fight against online abuse - Mourinho
3 years, 9 months ago

Tottenham to fight against online abuse - Mourinho

The Hindu  

Tottenham Hotspur wants to make an impact on the fight against online racist abuse after defender Davinson Sanchez was targeted last week, and may join other teams in a boycott of social media, manager Jose Mourinho said. Scottish champion Rangers and English second-tier side Swansea City said on Tuesday they will boycott social media for a week after several players …

3 British soccer teams boycott social media over racism
3 years, 9 months ago

3 British soccer teams boycott social media over racism

Associated Press  

LONDON — Three British soccer clubs announced week-long boycotts of social media on Thursday over the racist abuse sent on the platforms. “We are concerned with the daily racist abuse our players have to endure, and believe that although social media can be a very positive and healthy platform for communication, there is undoubted concern the levels of hate are …

Arsenal hero Thierry Henry slams social media sites for letting users 'hide behind fake accounts'
3 years, 9 months ago

Arsenal hero Thierry Henry slams social media sites for letting users 'hide behind fake accounts'

Daily Mail  

Thierry Henry has slammed the giants of the social media world for caring more about copyright infringement of users than the vicious racial abuse and harassment which seems to be growing by the week. Thierry Henry has cranked the pressure up on social media companies with an explosive GMB interview in which he outlined how more is done to address …

More Needs to be Done to Tackle 'Significant Problem' of Racism in Football: FIFPro
3 years, 9 months ago

More Needs to be Done to Tackle 'Significant Problem' of Racism in Football: FIFPro

News 18  

The general secretary of global players’ union FIFPro has reiterated calls for social media companies to do more to tackle abuse following recent cases involving some of football’s leading names. FIFPro’s recent “Shaping Our Future” reported highlighted the growing role played by footballers in the fight for social justice but pointed out the prevalence of abuse inside stadiums, at least …

'Something Needs to Change!' Arsenal's Willian Latest to Suffer Online Racial Abuse
3 years, 10 months ago

'Something Needs to Change!' Arsenal's Willian Latest to Suffer Online Racial Abuse

News 18  

Arsenal winger Willian has become the latest Premier League player to be racially abused online and the Brazilian shared screenshots of the messages he received on social media. “We commit to using our voice and network to strengthen measures and action taken by relevant authorities to punish those responsible for this abuse which affects us all.” Willian is the second …

English soccer at breaking point over abuse on social media
3 years, 11 months ago

English soccer at breaking point over abuse on social media

The Independent  

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Football players pressure Instagram to do more to stop racism - Football News - Sportstar
3 years, 11 months ago

Football players pressure Instagram to do more to stop racism - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

After football players in England expressed anger about being targeted with racist messages, Instagram said on Wednesday that it would disable accounts of users sending abuse. “ Instagram doesn’t even have a clear ‘Racism’ option in their reporting system,” Lauren James said after highlighting the abuse she received last week. “For too long the world’s most popular and powerful social …

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