Manchester City goalkeeper Zack Steffen is throwing his support behind a new action plan to combat racism in football.
Working alongside Common Goal, the charity initiative kickstarted by Manchester United's Juan Mata, USA international Steffen has spoken openly about his 'disgust' and 'heartbreak' at witnessing the racial turmoil that divided his country last year and that continues to undermine football today.
Indeed, social media platforms are being called upon to take more serious action as players face abhorrent abuse.
'There’s been so much talk over the last months about racism in soccer and beyond, and enough is enough,' says Steffen, who has seen a number of teammates targeted.