Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Davinson Sanchez was subjected to ugly racist messages on social media last night following his side’s 2-2 draw at Newcastle United.
Social media platforms have often refused to take action on users that racially abuse football players, and that has prompted Arsenal legend Thierry Henry to quit the micro-blogging sites until further notice.
Spurs winger Gareth Bale has also suggested a massive boycott of social media until the platforms start to take responsibility in the attempt to curb racism.
Tottenham has sent a message of support to Sanchez following last night’s ugly incident:
We are disgusted by the racist messages received by Davinson Sanchez today and are calling on social media platforms to take action.