The Guardian - * Midfielder urges platforms to tackle ‘disgusting’ messages
* ‘It hurts even speaking about it,’ he tells BBC Radio Newcastle
The Newcastle United midfielder Joe Willock has said he receives “disgusting” racist messages every day on social media, and has added to calls for platforms to do more to combat the problem.
“Every day I get messages,” Willock told BBC Radio Newcastle. “Messages saying about my colour or different things that are disgusting, really. It hurts a lot even speaking about it.” The 21-year-old admitted he has considered quitting social media platforms because of the abuse. Continue reading...
