Tottenham ahead Son Heung-min on Sunday turned the newest Premier League participant to be focused with racist abuse on social media following a match.
The South Korea worldwide was concerned in an incident which noticed a purpose from Edinson Cavani dominated out within the first half as Tottenham misplaced 3-1 to Manchester United. Scott McTominay was adjudged to have fouled Son within the buildup to what would have been the opening purpose of the sport.
Son, who scored Tottenham’s purpose, was focused with racist insults each in replies to a tweet from Tottenham’s official account and within the feedback part on his most up-to-date Instagram submit.
Sonny has his say on at this time’s recreation.#THFC ⚪️ #COYS pic.twitter.com/koVOKGQZ8P
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) April 11, 2021
“Another matchday and more abhorrent racial abuse suffered by one of our players,” Tottenham stated in a press release. “This has again been reported to the platforms and we shall now undertake a full review alongside the Premier League to determine the most effective action moving forward. We stand with you, Sonny.”
Another matchday and extra abhorrent racial abuse suffered by certainly one of our gamers. This has once more been reported to the platforms and we will now undertake a full assessment alongside the Premier League to find out the simplest motion transferring ahead.
We stand with you, Sonny. pic.twitter.com/fNBpSykJJo
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) April 11, 2021
Twitter and Facebook-owned Instagram have declined interview requests not too long ago from The Associated Press to debate how they’re working to eradicate racist abuse despatched to footballers.
