Newcastle Slams Racist Abuse After Arsenal Win
Newcastle United has hit back hard at racist abuse hurled at stars Bruno Guimaraes and Joe Willock on social media. The ugly messages flew in after their 1-0 win over Arsenal, and the club has made it crystal clear: racism has no place in football or society.
Newcastle’s statement revealed they’re backing the players 100%, working with police and social media giants to hunt down those responsible.
Willock Demands Action on Social Media
Joe Willock opened up on Instagram about the vile abuse he received following Anthony Gordon’s controversial winner that ended Arsenal’s unbeaten Premier League run. Willock called on Instagram to get tough and shut down the offenders.
Kick It Out Steps In, Calls for Online Safety Act
Anti-racism charity Kick It Out also condemned the abuse. They stressed how repeated attacks on players take a serious toll on mental health. The charity urged quick enforcement of the new Online Safety Act to better protect players, warning social media firms must act fast to tackle racial hate.
