Liverpool issues furious statement as Ibrahima Konate suffers 'abhorrent' racist abuse

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Liverpool has released a furious statement after defender Ibrahima Konate was subject to “dehumanising” and “cowardly” racist abuse on social media after Wednesday’s Champions League win over Galatasaray. The France international has since been subject to vile racist abuse on social media, forcing Liverpool to release a furious statement, slamming online trolls.

“Liverpool FC is appalled and disgusted by the vile and abhorrent racist abuse directed at Ibrahima Konate on social media,” the statement started. "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.

Ibrahima Konate of Liverpool embraces Hugo Ekitike of Liverpool during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg match between Liverpool FC and Galatasaray SK at Anfield on March 18, 2026. It must be confronted, challenged and eradicated – not tomorrow, but now.” There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Liverpool.com will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible.