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Chelsea defender Reece James has highlighted the racial abuse he received on social media, insisting that “something must change.”
James’ Instagram story highlighting abusive messages a user sent him privately comes just days after Manchester United couple Axel Tuanzebe and Anthony Martial, and West Brom midfielder Romaine Sawyers were racially abused in line.
James posted a screenshot of a racist message thread sent to him by a user with the player’s own caption saying, “Something must change!”
The England international later tweeted: “There is no room for racism.”
“Everyone at Chelsea FC is disgusted with the racist abuse Reece James received on social media on Friday night,” said a statement from Chelsea 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 an environment on social media 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 more urgent action against this despicable behavior.
“Something needs to change and it needs to change now.”
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Former Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar says social media companies should engage the police and give examples of those who post racial abuse.
The anti-racist group Kick It Out has condemned the recent abuse towards Tuanzebe, Martial and Sawyers, and says it will continue to work with social media companies and relevant authorities to hold those responsible to account.
Sky Sports News has reached out to Facebook for comment.
The Premier League will support victims of racist abuse
In a statement released Friday, before James revealed the abuse he has received, Premier League chief executive Richard Masters condemned the racist abuse sent to Sawyers, Tuanzebe and Martial.
“I am shocked to see the racial abuse received by players this week,” Masters said. “Racist behavior in any form is unacceptable and no one should have to deal with it. Addressing hate online is a priority for football, and I think social media companies need to do more.
“In the Premier League we will continue to support players, coaches and their families who experience discriminatory abuse online. Through our central reporting system, we have been able to take immediate action in cases like this and investigate every report received, with legal action taken. where possible.
“We are in regular dialogue with social media companies, challenging them to do more against discriminatory abuse on their platforms. We want to see a faster removal of offensive messages and better identification and banning of criminals.”
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