BREAKING: Liverpool 'disgusted' at 'vile and abhorrent' racist abuse aimed at Ibrahima Konate

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Liverpool FC have condemned 'vile and abhorrent' racist abuse directed at defender Ibrahima Konate on social media following the Reds' Champions League win over GalatasarayLiverpool have released a statement after Ibrahima Konate was racially abused Liverpool have issued a statement denouncing the 'vile and abhorrent' racist abuse aimed at defender Ibrahima Konate. He has been subjected to revolting taunts in the days following the match, prompting the Reds to call for action from social media companies.

In a statement, they said: "Liverpool FC is appalled and disgusted by the vile and abhorrent racist abuse directed at Ibrahima Konate on social media." "This behaviour is utterly unacceptable. The abuse that continues to be directed at players, often hidden behind anonymous accounts, is a stain on the game and on the platforms that allow it to persist." "All of football must stand together and say, clearly and without compromise, that this will not be tolerated.

(Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images) "Social media companies must take responsibility and act now. It must be confronted, challenged and eradicated – not tomorrow, but now." There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Mirror Sport will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible.