The 20-year-old was targeted after scoring against his former club and becomes the fourth Swans player to be racially abused on social media since February. Premier League social media accounts will now be going silent until Tuesday 4 May. The Welsh club called for social media platforms to introduce tougher policing and punishments for those found guilty of sending online abuse. As President of the FA I join the entire football community in the social media boycott this weekend. W — The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) April 30, 2021Birmingham and Rangers quickly supported Swansea’s stance of a seven-day social media boycott, and on Friday much of the sporting world followed suit.

Source: Express May 03, 2021 18:56 UTC