Arsenal<\/a>. We will offer our full support to Wesley and the club,” the Premier League said in a statement.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n“We work with the social media platforms and the authorities to ensure any individuals found guilty of abuse face the strongest possible consequences.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fofana said on Monday that social media platforms had to take steps to prevent abuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“It’s not just football; it’s not just a ‘game’ when some believe that their skin colour makes them superior to others.” he added. “It’s time for things to change, for platforms to take action, and everyone to take responsibility.
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Chelsea said they were disgusted by the “recent rise in online racial abuse towards our players” and that the abuse would not be tolerated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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