Man City, Kyle Walker call out online racist abuse after UCL loss
Manchester City has condemned the online racist abuse directed at Kyle Walker following their 2-0 loss to Juventus in the Champions League.
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City, Walker condemn racist abuse
Walker played full 90 minutes in Turin on Wednesday, as City fell to a seventh defeat in 10 games across all competitions.
The 34-year-old shared the abusive messages he received on his Instagram story and issued an appeal for action.
“No one should ever be subject to the sort of vile, racist and threatening abuse I have received online since last night’s match,” Walker wrote on his Instagram story.
“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 fans, we will continue to work as a team to do better, to improve, and to turn the corner together.”
Meanwhile, Man City posted a message of support to the England international.
“Manchester City strongly condemns the racist abuse that Kyle Walker was subject to online following last night’s fixture,” the club wrote in a statement posted on their website.
“We refuse to tolerate discrimination of any kind, regardless of whether that be in stadiums or online.
“We will be offering Kyle our full support following the disgusting treatment he has received.”
Premier League also came to action
Walker, who captained Manchester City in Turin, has made 315 appearances for the club since joining from Tottenham in 2017.
The England defender has won 15 major trophies during his time at the Etihad Stadium, including six Premier League titles and the Champions League.
Meanwhile, the Premier League also expressed its support for Walker.
“Racism has no place in our game or anywhere in society,” the Premier League said.
“We encourage anyone who hears or sees discriminatory abuse to report it so action can be taken.
“The Premier League will support Kyle Walker and the club to tackle online hate.”
