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Event 3: English Soccer Player Attacked with Racist Comments
top retweets:
Three lads who were brilliant all summer had the courage to step up & take a pen when the stakes were high. They deserve support & backing not the vile racist abuse they’ve had since last night. If you abuse anyone on social media you’re not an @England fan and we don’t want you. pic.twitter.com/PgskPAXgxV
— Harry Kane (@HKane) July 12, 2021
Twitter tells CNN it has removed more than 1,000 Tweets and “permanently suspended a number of accounts” following the online abuse racist abuse directed at some England players following Sunday’s Euro 2020 final defeat.
— Ana Cabrera (@AnaCabrera) July 12, 2021
We’re disgusted that some of our squad – who have given everything for the shirt this summer – have been subjected to discriminatory abuse online after tonight’s game.
— England (@England) July 12, 2021
We stand with our players ❤️ https://t.co/1Ce48XRHEl
In a country with far too many racist Republicans, be a Texas Democrat.
— Jon Cooper 🇺🇸 (@joncoopertweets) July 12, 2021
Hate is a strong word. But the racist relying on black English footballers to bring them glory as if they were their servants, then turning on them as soon as they fell short of their dreams, have my deepest contempt.
— Musa Okwonga (@Okwonga) July 11, 2021
Oooh now do the racist abuse aimed at Meghan Markle.
— 🎃Imani Gandy Corn is Intense🎃 (@AngryBlackLady) July 12, 2021
*pulls up chair* https://t.co/LihEkLkW4X
Within Facebook there are multiple threads of employees who are frustrated that FB is not doing enough to stop racist abuse on the accounts of English players Bukayo Saka & Marcus Rashford. They have been flagging comments for 12+ hours. One employee: “We MUST act faster here.”
— Ryan Mac 🙃 (@RMac18) July 12, 2021
Public School Student Can't Read But Is Already Racist At A 12th-Grade Level https://t.co/TOeWMg1HbK
— The Babylon Bee (@TheBabylonBee) July 12, 2021
You have no policy. And you’re racist. https://t.co/eg1Jwuwcp8
— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) July 12, 2021
I am sickened by the racist abuse aimed at England players after last night’s match.
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) July 12, 2021
It is totally unacceptable that players have to endure this abhorrent behaviour.
It must stop now and all those involved should be held accountable. W