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Liverpool Condemns Racist Abuse of Ibrahima Konate and Calls Out Social Media Platforms

The club urges tech companies to use their resources to prevent further abuse of players.

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate (L) fights for the ball with Galatasaray forward Baris Alper Yilmaz (R) fights for the ball during the Champions League, round of 16 second-leg tie at Anfield. Liverpool won 4-0 for a 4-1 victory on aggregate
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Overview

  • Liverpool issued a strongly worded statement after Konate was targeted with racist messages on social media following the 4-0 win over Galatasaray.
  • The abuse followed a clash with Victor Osimhen, who was substituted and later reported to have sustained a broken arm.
  • The club described the behavior as “dehumanising, cowardly and rooted in hate” and said racism has no place online or offline.
  • Liverpool pledged full support to Konate and said it will work with authorities to identify offenders wherever possible.
  • Friday’s statement echoed wider concerns in English football, with recent police inquiries and government pressure on tech firms over online racist abuse.