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English Soccer Clubs, Leagues Boycott Social Media to Protest Online Abuse

In an unprecedented step to combat racism, abuse and discrimination, English football clubs announced Saturday a boycott of all social media platforms from April 30 to May 3.

The boycott includes the FA, Premier League, EFL, FA Women's Super League, FA Women's Championship, PFA, LMA, PGMOL, Kick It Out, Women in Football and the FSA and will occur during a window in which all clubs involved have scheduled matches.

Tottenham Hotspur

We will join teams across the country in boycotting social media next weekend, in response to the ongoing and sustained discriminatory abuse received by players and many others connected to football.