English football governing bodies welcome online bullying bill
3 years, 7 months ago

English football governing bodies welcome online bullying bill

The Hindu  

English football's governing bodies welcomed a planned new law to punish social media companies if they fail to stamp out online abuse such as racist hate, saying it should be enacted as soon as possible. The Online Safety Bill would see social media companies fined up to 10% of turnover or 18 million pounds while senior managers could also face criminal action. Popular social media platforms were boycotted by professional athletes, sports teams, governing bodies and broadcasters earlier this month in response to continued online racist abuse against many Black athletes. READ: FIFA details USD 5 million handed to players claiming unpaid salaries "Social media companies must be held to account for protecting their users," the Premier League, the Football Association, the EFL and several other bodies said in a joint statement.

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Keeping track of football transfers in the age of social media
5 months ago

Keeping track of football transfers in the age of social media

Live Mint  

“The player has agreed to join Manchester United. Here we go!” This is what the Instagram or X feed of an average football fan looks like during the transfer season. But it’s hard not to mention that when the transfer season comes along, the constant updates on social media can be overwhelming. In the 2023 summer transfer window, clubs in …

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

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

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. New data published by Fifa found 152 players out of 697 whose …

Reports of abuse across football hit ‘alarming’ record number
1 year, 5 months ago

Reports of abuse across football hit ‘alarming’ record number

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Kick It Out has received an “alarming” and …

Twitter Must Explain Why Hate Speech Is Prevalent On The Platform, Australian Commissioner Demands
1 year, 6 months ago

Twitter Must Explain Why Hate Speech Is Prevalent On The Platform, Australian Commissioner Demands

ABP News  

An Australian cyber regulator has noticed that Twitter’s online hate has increased after the lifting of bans on approximately 62,000 Twitter accounts by owner Elon Musk. This move comes from eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant, who is part of an ongoing campaign to hold Twitter accountable for its promise of free speech, made after Musk acquired the company for $44 …

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  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy England's quarter-final with France led to the biggest …

Soccer players demand change for rampant online racist abuse, turn to AI for protection
1 year, 6 months ago

Soccer players demand change for rampant online racist abuse, turn to AI for protection

Associated Press  

LONDON — Missing penalties in a major international soccer final was bad enough for three Black players on England’s national team. “But are we surprised?” It’s the latest form of racism: technology-fueled, visual, permanently intrusive and 24/7 — a haunting reminder of the 1980s-style monkey chants and banana-throwing in a social media era. “That’s what we expected and this is …

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 …

United F1 drivers determined to help kick out abusive fans
2 years, 5 months ago

United F1 drivers determined to help kick out abusive fans

Associated Press  

PARIS — Sergio Perez called for lifetime bans for abusive fans at Formula One races and seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton urged the community to band together to stamp out the boorish behavior spotlighted at recent events. I think a few fans shouldn’t even be allowed to embarrass our sport like that.” Hamilton, who was jeered when he crashed his Mercedes …

F1 Drivers Unite As Sergio Perez and Lewis Hamilton Determined to Help Kick Out Abusive Fans
2 years, 5 months ago

F1 Drivers Unite As Sergio Perez and Lewis Hamilton Determined to Help Kick Out Abusive Fans

News 18  

Sergio Perez called for lifetime bans for abusive fans at Formula One races and seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton urged the community to band together to stamp out the boorish behaviour spotlighted at recent events. “What we saw last weekend is sad and I don’t think it represents the core value of our sport and the true fans," Gasly said. Fans …

Fans Convicted of Online Hate Crime in UK to be Given Stadium Bans
2 years, 5 months ago

Fans Convicted of Online Hate Crime in UK to be Given Stadium Bans

News 18  

Fans convicted of football-related online hate crimes can now be banned from attending matches, Britain’s Crown Prosecution Service said on Wednesday. The CPS, however, said it would now be able to ask courts for tougher penalties for supporters’ ”intent on hateful conduct”, including racist abuse. ”The new legal provisions will allow banning orders to be made for abuse involving racial …

Government to include online racism in football banning orders
2 years, 11 months ago

Government to include online racism in football banning orders

The Independent  

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Online racist abuse offenders to be banned from games: UK Home Secretary
2 years, 11 months ago

Online racist abuse offenders to be banned from games: UK Home Secretary

The Hindu  

People found guilty of online racist abuse against footballers will be banned from attending games for up to 10 years under new laws, Britain's Home Secretary Priti Patel said. Football Banning Orders imposed to prevent violence or disorder at regulated matches bar individuals from attending games for a minimum of three and a maximum of 10 years. The existing legislation …

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

Twitter reveals scale of racism after Euro 2020 final and says real names would not stop abuse
3 years, 4 months ago

Twitter reveals scale of racism after Euro 2020 final and says real names would not stop abuse

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Twitter also said that it would be rolling out a new feature in the form of an …

Euro 2020: Five arrested as police contact social media giants over posts aimed at England players
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020: Five arrested as police contact social media giants over posts aimed at England players

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An investigation into posts aimed …

Twitter sees jump in govt demands to remove content of reporters, news outlets
3 years, 5 months ago

Twitter sees jump in govt demands to remove content of reporters, news outlets

The Hindu  

Twitter Inc saw a surge in government demands worldwide in 2020 to take down content posted by journalists and news outlets, according to data released by the social media platform. In its transparency report published on Wednesday, Twitter said verified accounts of 199 journalists and news outlets on its platform faced 361 legal demands from governments to remove content in …

Five people arrested for racist abuse of England players
3 years, 5 months ago

Five people arrested for racist abuse of England players

New York Times  

Five people have been arrested over the racist abuse suffered by England players after their Euro 2020 final loss to Italy. The National Police Chiefs' Council has confirmed the UK Football Policing Unit is conducting a hate crime investigation and have submitted data applications to social media companies. Chief Constable Mark Roberts, NPCC Football Policing Lead, said: “The racial abuse …

Euro 2020: Police investigate racist abuse of three England football players
3 years, 5 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, 5 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 …

Euro 2020: British PM Boris Johnson condemns 'appalling' racial abuse aimed at England players
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020: British PM Boris Johnson condemns 'appalling' racial abuse aimed at England players

Firstpost  

Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka, the three players who missed England’s penalties on Sunday, were the victims of a stream of abuse on Twitter and Instagram. London: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday said he was appalled at racial abuse targeting England’s football stars, after they lost the Euro 2020 final to Italy on a penalty shoot-out. …

Man Utd's Fred receives racist abuse after defeat by Liverpool
3 years, 7 months ago

Man Utd's Fred receives racist abuse after defeat by Liverpool

The Hindu  

Manchester United midfielder Fred was subjected to racist abuse on Instagram after Thursday's 4-2 Premier League loss at home to Liverpool and the social media firm has deleted several of the messages on his profile and taken action against individuals. "The racist abuse on Fred's post is unacceptable and we don't want it on Instagram," a Facebook company spokesperson said …

Premier League: Raheem Sterling racially abused on Instagram not long after social media boycott ends
3 years, 7 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, 7 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 …

England's football chiefs call for legislation to tackle online abuse after social media boycott
3 years, 7 months ago

England's football chiefs call for legislation to tackle online abuse after social media boycott

Firstpost  

Clubs, players, and governing bodies observed a blackout from 1400 GMT on Friday until 2259 GMT on Monday that was also supported by other sports, businesses, and media outlets. London: 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 …

Messi backs social media boycott by English football
3 years, 7 months ago

Messi backs social media boycott by English football

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi used his social media platform with 200 million followers to call for action against online abuse. The Barcelona forward's message on Saturday coincides with a four-day boycott of social media by football leagues, clubs and players in England to protest against online racial abuse and discrimination. Instead, he used his Instagram post to “send a big hug and …

Prince William Joins Social Media Sports Boycott to Tackle Abuse
3 years, 7 months ago

Prince William Joins Social Media Sports Boycott to Tackle Abuse

News 18  

Britain’s Prince William has joined a boycott of social media channels launched on Friday by football clubs, players and sporting bodies aimed at tackling online abuse. In a statement released before the boycott began, the Premier League said social media companies must do more to stamp out online abuse. “The Premier League and our clubs stand alongside football in staging …

ITF joins social media boycott, says players have received death threats
3 years, 7 months ago

ITF joins social media boycott, says players have received death threats

The Hindu  

The International Tennis Federation has joined the wide-ranging social media boycott by sports' organisations this weekend in a protest against online abuse. "Tennis players, coaches and officials all over the world receive abusive messages through social media on a daily basis -- and this is on the rise -- referring to their race, their gender, their looks and their ability," …

PFA slams Twitter for not taking down abusive posts
3 years, 7 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 …

UEFA to join sporting boycott of social media in protest against online abuse of players
3 years, 7 months ago

UEFA to join sporting boycott of social media in protest against online abuse of players

Firstpost  

Lausanne: European football’s governing body UEFA on Thursday announced it was joining a sporting boycott of social media this weekend to protest against online abuse. “There have been abuses both on the pitch and on social media,” said UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin. “Allowing a culture of hatred to grow with impunity is dangerous, very dangerous, not only for football, but …

UEFA joins social media boycott as protest spreads
3 years, 7 months ago

UEFA joins social media boycott as protest spreads

The Hindu  

A sports' social media boycott was gathering strength on Thursday with several organisations joining England's football leagues in a show of solidarity against online abuse. Earlier the Rugby Football Union said all its social media channels, including England Rugby, Premier 15s, Greene King IPA Championship and GB7s will switch off social media accounts until Monday evening. England women's rugby captain …

English cricket, rugby to join football in social media boycott
3 years, 7 months ago

English cricket, rugby to join football in social media boycott

The Hindu  

English cricket will join football's social media blackout this weekend in response to continued online racist abuse of professional players in the country, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Wednesday. England Rugby and Scottish Rugby said on Thursday they would join football and other sports' social media blackout this weekend in a show of solidarity against online abuse. …

Manchester City's Kyle Walker Racially Abused Online after League Cup Win
3 years, 7 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, 7 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 football clubs to stage three-day social media boycott in protest against online racial abuse of players
3 years, 8 months ago

English football clubs to stage three-day social media boycott in protest against online racial abuse of players

Firstpost  

The blackout, encompassing England’s governing Football Association, clubs in the Premier League, English Football League and Women’s Super League, will begin at 14.00 GMT on Friday, 30 April and run until 22.59 GMT on Monday, 3 May. London: English football clubs will stage a three-day social media boycott next weekend as part of a protest against racism, several national governing …

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 …

English soccer to unite in 4-day social media boycott
3 years, 8 months ago

English soccer to unite in 4-day social media boycott

Associated Press  

LONDON — English soccer is uniting to boycott social media for four days in response to relentless online abuse of players. “The boycott shows English football coming together to emphasize that social media companies must do more to eradicate online hate,” a joint statement read, “while highlighting the importance of educating people in the ongoing fight against discrimination.” The bodies …

Premier League: Tottenham to take action against online racial abuse of Son Heung-min after Manchester United game
3 years, 8 months ago

Premier League: Tottenham to take action against online racial abuse of Son Heung-min after Manchester United game

Firstpost  

London: Tottenham Hotspur are to take action after Korean star Son Heung-min was subjected to “abhorrent racist abuse” on social media following Sunday’s 3-1 defeat by Manchester United. “Another matchday and more abhorrent racial abuse suffered by one of our players,” said a Spurs statement. “This has again been reported to the platforms and we shall now undertake a full …

Spurs Want to Make Impact in Fight Against Online Abuse of Players: Jose Mourinho
3 years, 8 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 …

West Brom boss Allardyce calls for mass boycott of social media
3 years, 8 months ago

West Brom boss Allardyce calls for mass boycott of social media

The Hindu  

West Bromwich Albion manager Sam Allardyce said only a mass boycott of social media by all of England's top professional clubs will make a difference in the fight against online racist abuse. Allardyce's comments come after Scottish champions Rangers and English second-tier side Swansea City said on Tuesday they will boycott social media for a week after several players from …

Rangers, Swansea to boycott social media in stand against online abuse
3 years, 8 months ago

Rangers, Swansea to boycott social media in stand against online abuse

The Hindu  

Scottish champion Rangers and English Championship side Swansea City will take a stand against online abuse and discrimination by boycotting social media for a week, the two clubs said on Thursday. Liverpool on Wednesday condemned “abhorrent” racial abuse of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Naby Keita and Sadio Mane on social media after the trio were targeted following their 3-1 Champions League defeat …

3 British soccer teams boycott social media over racism
3 years, 8 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 …

England not planning social media boycott, says Rice
3 years, 8 months ago

England not planning social media boycott, says Rice

The Hindu  

The England squad is not planning a social media boycott to tackle online racism and bullying but may discuss it if the problem continues, midfielder Declan Rice said. England coach Gareth Southgate said players should consider joining former France international Thierry Henry in quitting social media to avoid online abuse. Henry, 43, last week deleted his social media accounts to …

Arsenal hero Thierry Henry slams social media sites for letting users 'hide behind fake accounts'
3 years, 8 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 …

England players to consider social media blackout during Euro 2020
3 years, 8 months ago

England players to consider social media blackout during Euro 2020

The Telegraph  

England’s squad could implement a social-media blackout during the European Championship following the abuse suffered by players this season. It follows Thierry Henry’s high-profile decision to delete his social media accounts, with former Arsenal and France forward citing the “mental torture” that online attacks are inflicting on their victims. “It’s something, absolutely, for our players to consider,” Southgate, who will …

Game-changer: Why Thierry Henry's decision to quit social media over 'toxic' abuse can be a turning point
3 years, 8 months ago

Game-changer: Why Thierry Henry's decision to quit social media over 'toxic' abuse can be a turning point

The Telegraph  

"The football industry should now think about it’s next actions at a collective level," he said: "What should clubs, leagues and FAs be doing as content producers? His actions come after Edleen John, the FA’s equality and diversity director, has suggested she wonders how social media companies were able to sleep at night.Jude Bellingham -the 17-year-old who played for England …

More Needs to be Done to Tackle 'Significant Problem' of Racism in Football: FIFPro
3 years, 8 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 …

LFP calls on Facebook, Twitter to help end racist abuse
3 years, 10 months ago

LFP calls on Facebook, Twitter to help end racist abuse

The Hindu  

The French football league has called on Facebook and Twitter to take action to eliminate racist abuse that has created a “climate of hate” on social media. In an announcement on Friday, the league said it has created a working group with Facebook to accelerate existing measures and to devise “new concrete solutions.” It pledged to publicly disclose actions that …

Football: Rashford talks up social media benefits despite criticism on platforms
3 years, 10 months ago

Football: Rashford talks up social media benefits despite criticism on platforms

The Hindu  

Marcus Rashford highlighted the positive role social media has had in his fight to feed vulnerable families during the coronavirus pandemic and sees some of the criticism he gets on the platforms as a price worth paying to further his campaign. The Manchester United and England forward started a campaign for food vouchers while British schools were shut last year …

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