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Kyle Walker has called for more to be done to stop online abuse after the Manchester City defender was sent a “vile, racist and threatening” message after the club Defeat against Juventus 2-0.
Walker was part of the losing side in Turin as Pep Guardiola’s side suffered their seventh defeat in 10 games.
“No one should ever have to be subjected to the kind of disgusting, racist and threatening abuse I have received online since last night’s match,” Walker wrote on his X and Instagram accounts.
“Instagram and the authorities need to stop what’s happening for the sake of everyone who suffers this kind of abuse. It is never acceptable.
Manchester City strongly condemns the racist abuse Kyle Walker was subjected to online after last night’s game.
— Manchester City (@ManCity) December 12, 2024
“To our fans, we will continue to work as a team to be better, to improve and to turn the tide together.”
City quickly condemned the racist attack. A club statement read: “Manchester City strongly condemns the racist abuse Kyle Walker was subjected to online after last night’s game.
“We refuse to tolerate discrimination of any kind, whether in stadiums or online.
“We will give Kyle our full support after the abhorrent treatment he received.”
Walker, 34, joined City for £50million in the summer of 2017 and has won six Premier League titles, two FA Cups and the Champions League with the club.
The Premier League’s statement reads: “The Premier League condemns all forms of discrimination. Racism has no place in our game or anywhere in society. We encourage anyone who hears or sees discriminatory abuse to report it so action can be taken.
“The Premier League will support Kyle Walker and the club in the fight against online hate.”
