‘Something needs to change’: Chelsea defender Reece James is the latest footballer to reveal abuse on social media as pressure mounts on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook to take series action introduced to tackle racism
- Reece James has highlighted the racial abuse he received on Instagram
- The Chelsea defender has called for a change after sharing the messages
- James is the latest player to be abused on social media this week
- Axel Tuanzebe, Anthony Martial and Romaine Sawyers were also targeted
Reece James has shared some of the racist messages he received on social media and called for ‘something needs to change’ after the Chelsea defender became the fourth player to be targeted. this week.
Manchester United pair Axel Tuanzebe and Anthony Bial and Romaine Sawyers West Brom all suffered abuse after beating their side this week.
James shared a picture of some of the abusive messages he received along with his own caption: ‘Something has to change! ‘.
Reece James is the latest footballer to be targeted by racial abuse on social media this week
The Chelsea defender shared a screenshot of the racist messages he received on Instagram
James tweeted again: ‘There is no place for RACISM’ after highlighting the abuse he received
The south of England later tweeted: ‘There is no place for RACISM !!’
James’ abuse comes after the news that Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter will be fined for the abuse of football players, if they do not protect themselves under strict new rules imposed by ministers.
This means they have to deal with anonymous anonymity so the police can take action, Sportsmail understands.
Axel Tuanzebe received racist abuse on Instagram after Manchester United’s affair
Monkey emojis were posted on a photo posted by the defender several weeks ago
Man United urged social media companies to ‘strengthen measures’ after being embarrassed by the abuse Tuanzebe and Martial received.
Read one comment on Tuanzebe’s Instagram account ‘DAMNNN N *****’ as well as several monkey emojis on a photo of his shirt and United number, which was posted two weeks ago.
Read United’s statement: ‘Everyone at Manchester United is disappointed with the racial abuse that players received through social media after last night’s game.
We totally criticize it and it is encouraging to see other fans criticizing this on social media as well.
‘There is no acceptance of Manchester United of any kind of racism or discrimination and a long-term commitment to campaign against it through our All Red Equal campaign.
Anthony Martial (L) and Romaine Sawyers (R) were targeted on social media this week
Identifying these anonymous idiots remains a problem. We urge social media platforms and regulatory authorities to strengthen measures to prevent this type of behavior. ‘
The club’s Director of Communications, Charlie Brooks, described United players as ‘sick’ of online ‘hate’ abuse and urged social media platforms to create authentic and recognizable accounts until the capture manufacturers.
Now, Financial Culture Oliver Dowden has said the government will introduce regulation, which will allow companies to be held accountable for abuse of the online platforms – and that will include forcing companies to deal with anonymity.
Jordan Henderson and Tyrone Mings have also held talks with Government ministers this week about tackling abuse in football.
Kick It Out chairman Sanjay Bhandari said this week: ‘We are disappointed that players continue to suffer racist abuse on their social platforms, it is completely impossible.
We will continue to work with the football authorities, law enforcement and social media companies to try to eradicate football from hate behavior and discrimination. ‘
