Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 2:12 PM• Rian Rosendaal

Several players from Liverpool were racistically treated after the match with Real Madrid (3-1) in the quarterfinals of the Champions League, according to reports a day later. the Reds. The club management of Liverpool expresses its disgust at the statements made in particular via social media. Liverpool does not name names, but according to Sky Sports Naby Keita and Trent Alexander-Arnold have faced online racism. The pair would have received emojis of a monkey via Instagram.

However, the Liverpool administration is more than tired of racist behavior. “Unfortunately, on the morning after a football match, we are again talking about revolting racist treatment,” the English club opens its statement on Wednesday. “Liverpool condemns all forms of discrimination and we continue to oppose it through various campaigns. As a club, we will do everything we can to support our players. continue. “

It is utterly unacceptable. It has to stop. pic.twitter.com/ij8qykJjqU

– Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 7, 2021

Liverpool hopes that the major social media companies will take a hard line against racism in the short term. “We know, however, that this is not enough until the strongest possible means of prevention will be employed by the social media platforms. We simply cannot continue this way and it is really up to us to ensure that racism comes to an end. is shouted out, “the outraged Liverpool leadership said in the statement.