Everton and Liverpool condemn racist abuse directed at Abdoulaye Doucoure
Everton and Liverpool have issue a joint statement condemning ‘in the strongest possible terms’ the vile racist abuse. Abdoulaye Doucoure has receive following the sides’ bad-tempere 2-2 draw.
The Everton star was involved in a fracas with เล่น UFABET ผ่านมือถือ สะดวกทุกที่ ทุกเวลา Curtis Jones shortly after James Tarkowski volleye home a stunning late equaliser in Wednesday’s last-ever Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.
Both Doucoure and Jones were sent off as tempers fraye in chaotic scenes after the final whistle, while an apoplectic. Arne Slot and the Dutchman’s assistant, Sipke Hulshoff, were also given their marching orders by Michael Oliver.
Doucoure’s questionable decision to goad Liverpool fans over the dramatic stoppage-time leveler was what sparke. Jones’ incense reaction, with replays showing the 32-year-old midfielder shushing the away end.
The former Watford man has since bombarde with sickening racist messages on his social. Media pages and both clubs have confirme they are working with. Merseyside Police to identify those responsible for the abuse.
The joint statement read: ‘Everton and Liverpool Football Clubs are aware of – and condemn in the strongest possible terms – racist abuse receive by Abdoulaye Doucoure following Wednesday night’s Merseyside derby.
‘Such abuse is reprehensible and will not, and should not, be tolerate. Together, the two clubs will work with Merseyside Police who are conducting an investigation with the aim of identifying the individuals responsible.’
The two rival clubs urged supporters join in taking a ‘zero-tolerance’ approach to such abuse.
‘We also encourage people who witness or experience online abuse to report and highlight it to the social media platforms on which it appears,’ the statement continued.
‘We must all, including the social media companies, take a zero-tolerance stance. Platforms need to take accountability and action to ban such abusers.