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CHRIS SUTTON: For all of English football to agree to a social media blackout is a powerful message - they're making those in charge of the platforms take notice

What the Big Six clubs did in trying to join a breakaway European Super League was wrong. Very wrong. But a line was also crossed by some supporters on social media too on Saturday night.

Chelsea released a statement in which they pleaded with supporters to stop abusing club officials in light of their involvement.

They said 'anti-semitism, sexism, racism and threats of violence' had been directed at their representatives after the ESL debacle.

Chelsea released a statement on Saturday condemning social media abuse at club officials over the club's involvement in the Super League saga
English football - including the Premier League has agreed to go on a social media blackout

It's as easy as ever for fans to direct their hatred towards clubs, players, managers, even the kit man if they can track him down on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.