Marcus Rashford has claimed that he was racially abused online following Manchester United's Europa League final loss to Villarreal on Wednesday night.
Rashford, 23, claimed on Twitter that he received "at least 70 racial slurs" following the game.
The England international also claimed that a racist message was sent to him by a person posing as a math teacher.
“He instructs children. And is well aware that he can freely use racial slurs without fear of repercussions,” Rashford wrote.
What transpired?
Rashford emphasized a number of racist messages he received on Tuesday night.
On Twitter, he stated, "At least 70 racial slurs on my social accounts have been counted so far." Good luck to those attempting to make me feel any worse than I already do.
“I'm even more outraged that one of the abusers who left a mountain of monkey emojis in my direct message is a math teacher with an open profile.
“He educates children!! And is well aware that he can freely use racial slurs without fear of repercussions..."
What was the response?
Manchester United issued the following statement following the game: "Following the #UEL final, our players were subjected to disgraceful racist abuse."
“Act and report any form of abuse or discrimination that you witness.”
What is English football doing to combat online abuse?
Last month, football clubs, players, athletes, and a number of sporting bodies joined forces for a four-day social media boycott in an effort to combat abuse and discrimination on their platforms.
Kick It Out, the equality and inclusion organization for British football stated that the boycott "signifies our collective anger," with football joining other sports such as cricket, rugby union, and rugby league.
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