Arsenal's Willian latest to suffer online racial abuse

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(Reuters) - Arsenal winger Willian has become the latest Premier League player to be racially abused online and the Brazilian shared screenshots of the messages he received on social media.

The 32-year-old Brazil international was targeted by two different users and he highlighted the messages on Instagram with the caption:"Something needs to change! The fight against racism continues."

"We all need to work together to drive this behaviour out. This includes clubs, governing bodies, fans, media and politicians; but requires the help and commitment of social media companies," a club spokesperson was quoted as saying by British media. Willian is the second Black Arsenal player to face abuse this week after forward Eddie Nketiah was sent a racist message on Twitter ahead of Thursday's Europa League last-32 tie against Benfica.

 

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