LONDON: England’s Premier League has urged social media organisations to do more to combat racism following online abuse directed at the Manchester United duo of Axel Tuanzebe and Anthony Martial and West Brom’s Romaine Sawyers this week.
West Brom contacted police after Sawyers was sent a racist message during Tuesday’s 5-0 loss to Manchester City, while the United pair came under attack following a shock defeat by Premier League basement club Sheffield United on Wednesday.
“I am appalled to see the racial abuse received by players this week,” Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said Friday.
“Racist behaviour of any form…
