Liverpool condemn 'cowardly' racist abuse of Konate

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Updated / Friday, 20 Mar 2026 13:31 Ibrahima Konate was the subject of racist abuse Liverpool have condemned racist abuse directed towards defender Ibrahima Konate as "dehumanising, cowardly and rooted in hate". "Our players are not targets.

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. Words of condemnation alone are not sufficient." The club said the current situation could not be allowed to continue and it was the responsibility of the various platform providers to take action.

"Social media companies must take responsibility and act now," added the statement. "The current situation cannot be allowed to continue.