Liverpool release statement after 'abhorrent' racist abuse of Ibrahima Konate

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Liverpool have released a statement condemning 'vile and abhorrent' racist abuse directed towards defender Ibrahima Konate. "Liverpool FC is appalled and disgusted by the vile and abhorrent racist abuse directed at Ibrahima Konate on social media," said the club.

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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. "Social media companies must take responsibility and act now.