Chelsea defender Reece James is the latest footballer to reveal vile abuse received on social media

Reece James has shared some of the vile racist messages he received on social media and insisted that ‘something must change’ after the Chelsea defender became the fourth player to be attacked this week.

Manchester United couple Axel Tuanzebe and West Brom’s Anthony Martial and Romaine Sawyers were abused following their teams’ losses this week.

James shared a screenshot of some of the abusive messages he received along with his own caption: “Something must change!”

Reece James is the latest footballer to be targeted for racial abuse on social media this week.

The Chelsea defender shared a screenshot of the racist messages he received on Instagram

James then tweeted: ‘There is no place for RACISM’ after highlighting the abuse he had received

England’s right wing later tweeted: ‘There is no place for RACISM !!’

Chelsea said they were ‘disgusted’ by the abuse James had received and called for more urgent action.

A statement from the club read: ‘Everyone at Chelsea FC is disgusted with the racist abuse Reece James received on social media on Friday night.

“This club finds racism and all forms of discriminatory behavior completely unacceptable. We totally condemn it. In sport, as in society in general, we must create a social media environment where hateful and discriminatory actions are as unacceptable online as they would be on the street.

“ We add our voice to those who urge social media platforms and regulatory authorities to take stronger, more effective and urgent action against this despicable behavior. Something must change and must change now. ‘

Chelsea issued a statement condemning the abuse and called for an urgent change.

James’ abuse comes after news that Facebook, Instagram and Twitter will receive fines for the abuse of footballers, if they do not protect them under tough new rules drawn up by ministers.

This means that they will have to deal with anonymous abusers so that the police can take action. Sportsmail understands.

Man United urged social media companies to ‘strengthen measures’ after being ‘disgusted’ by the abuse Tuanzebe and Martial received.

A comment on Tuanzebe’s Instagram account read ‘DAMNNN N *****’, as well as various monkey emojis on a photograph of his United jersey and number, posted two weeks ago.

A United statement read: ‘Everyone at Manchester United is disgusted by the racial abuse received by players via social media after last night’s game.

“ We fully condemn it and it is encouraging to see other fans condemn this on social media as well.

Manchester United has zero tolerance for any form of racism or discrimination and has a long-standing commitment to campaigning against it through our All Red All Equal initiative.

Identifying these anonymous nonsense idiots remains problematic. We urge social media platforms and regulatory authorities to strengthen measures to prevent this type of behavior. ‘

Axel Tuanzebe received racist abuse on Instagram after Manchester United defeat

The monkey emojis were posted on an image that the defender posted several weeks ago.

The club’s communications director, Charlie Brooks, said United players are “fed up” with “hate-filled” abuse online and urged social media platforms to create verifiable and identifiable accounts so that perpetrators can be caught. .

Now, Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has said the government will deliver a regulation that will hold companies accountable for abuses on online platforms, and that will include forcing companies to address anonymous abusers.

Jordan Henderson and Tyrone Mings have also held talks with government ministers this week on how to tackle abuse in soccer.

Kick It Out President Sanjay Bhandari said this week: “ We are disappointed that players continue to be subjected to racist abuse on their social platforms, it is completely unacceptable.

“We will continue to work with soccer authorities, law enforcement and social media companies to try to eliminate hateful and discriminatory behavior.”

Anthony Martial (left) and Romaine Sawyers (right) were also targeted on social media this week.