Arsenal chief executive Vinai Venkatesham has described social media abuse to black players as the “biggest problem” in football and says its impact “cannot be underestimated”. Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Lauren James and Chelsea full-back Reece James – Lauren’s brother – are among the other footballers recently targeted by racist abuse on social media. “But football, the players, and social media companies need to come together to solve this, because this is a moment in time. We stand with our black players of the past, present and future. I don’t know how you explain that?”It has been suggested that a social media boycott by clubs and footballers would put the pressure on social media companies to take stronger action.

Source: Express February 18, 2021 12:22 UTC