Manchester Metropolis defender Kyle Walker has known as for extra to be finished to stop on-line abuse after he revealed a “vile, racist and threatening” message he obtained within the wake of Wednesday’s 2-0 loss at Juventus.
Walker performed the entire match in Turin however couldn’t assist Pep Guardiola’s workforce keep away from a seventh defeat in 10 matches.
England worldwide Walker posted a screenshot of a message he obtained on Instagram from an unnamed consumer to his social media accounts on Thursday, which learn: “Bro you can **** around and die you stupid ass *****.”
“No one should ever be subjected to the sort of vile, racist and threatening abuse I have received online since last night’s match,” Walker wrote on his X and Instagram accounts.
“Instagram and the authorities need to stop this happening for the sake of all who are suffering this abuse. It is never acceptable.
“To our followers, we are going to proceed to work as a workforce to do higher, to enhance and to show the nook collectively.”
City quickly condemned the racist attack. A club statement read: “Manchester Metropolis strongly condemns the racist abuse that Kyle Walker was topic to on-line following final evening’s fixture.
“We refuse to tolerate discrimination of any kind, regardless of whether that be in stadiums or online.
“We will probably be providing Kyle our full help following the disgusting remedy he has obtained.”
A Premier League statement read: “The Premier League condemns all types of discrimination. Racism has no place in our recreation or wherever in society. We encourage anybody who hears or sees discriminatory abuse to report it so motion may be taken.
“The Premier League will support Kyle Walker and the club to tackle online hate.”
