Fred racially abused on Instagram after Manchester United's 4-2 defeat to Liverpool at Old Trafford on Thursday; Brazilian has previously highlighted online racism he has received; Sky Sports News has contacted Instagram's parent company Facebook for commentManchester United midfielder Fred received racist abuse on Instagram following the 4-2 loss to Liverpool at Old Trafford on Thursday. After the game he was sent the abuse via the comment section of an image he posted on Instagram on Sunday, celebrating United's away win at Villa Park. He was previously racially abused this season after United's FA Cup exit to Leicester. Back in March, Fred said "we are bigger and better than that" after being abused on social media following the quarter-final defeat. Sky Sports News has contacted Facebook, the parent company of Instagram, for comment regarding the latest instance of abuse towards Fred.

Source: Sky sports May 13, 2021 22:30 UTC