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“… good luck trying”
Striker Marcus Rashford from England’s record champions Manchester United has been racially insulted on social media after the defeat in the Europa League final. “At least 70 racist insults” have been counted so far, the 23-year-old wrote on Twitter: “For those who are working to make me feel even worse than I already do, good luck trying.” Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton jumped to his compatriot’s side.
A math teacher with an open profile
He was “shocked that one of the perpetrators who left a mountain of monkey emojis in my mailbox is a math teacher with an open profile,” added Rashford a little later: “He teaches children !!! And knows that he is can racially offend without consequences. ” The club condemned the “shameful racist abuse” on Twitter.
Rashford, who had recently lost to Villarreal CF on penalties with the Red Devils, has not been racially insulted on social media for the first time. Most recently, English football teamed up with other sports associations in a boycott to call on social media companies to take a stronger stance on racist abuse.
Hamilton: “That is unforgivable”
Rashford received prominent support from Formula 1 record world champion Lewis Hamilton. “Hiding behind screens and racially insulting others is unforgivable. These are not true fans and should be held responsible for their actions. Stay strong and proud, Marcus Rashford, we all have your back. (tno/msc/sid)
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