Owen Farrell: Former England captain admits social media abuse ‘hard to get away from’ | Rugby Union News

Owen Farrell said he still felt the sting of social media abuse during the Rugby World Cup, even though he deleted his accounts during the tournament. Former England captain Farrell was the target of critics during the World Cup and announced at the end of November he would step back from international rugby to protect…

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Referee abuse: Allegations of serious offences against referees on rise in grassroots game | Football News

Allegations of serious offences against match officials in grassroots football increased slightly last season compared to 2021-22, new Football Association data shows. In total there were 1,451 allegations of serious offences against a match official last season, an increase of one per cent on the prior campaign where 1,430 offences were recorded. Seventy-two allegations of…

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Chinese Olympic gold medalist condemns ‘malicious’ online abuse

FILE–China’s Xiaojun Lin. (Photo by Vincent Jannink / ANP / AFP) An Olympic and world champion short track speed skater said he was “very angry” and “deeply hurt” after suffering online abuse following a collision with a Chinese teammate during a race. Lin Xiaojun and Liu Shaoang were leading when they collided during a World…

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Women’s World Cup: FIFA finds one in five players sent homophobic, sexist or sexual social media abuse during tournament | Football News

One in five players at this year’s Women’s World Cup were the targets of online abuse, FIFA has found – with more than half of comments sexual, homophobic or sexist. New data published by FIFA, identified by its Social Media Protection Service (SMPS), found 152 players out of 697 whose social media accounts were actively…

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Yao Ming vows to support China basketball players after online abuse

Yao Ming, president of the Chinese Basketball Association, reacts during the Asian Games Men’s basketball Semi-final match between Gilas Pilipinas and China. (Photo by VCG/VCG )No Use China. Chinese basketball great Yao Ming says that criticism of the men’s national team has gone too far after some players were abused online following a series of…

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Police make contact with man over alleged racist abuse suffered by Ugo Monye after Exeter Chiefs’ victory over Gloucester | Rugby Union News

Ugo Monye, who now works as a TV pundit, revealed on social media a supporter repeatedly targeted him with a racist insult after Exeter Chiefs’ victory over Gloucester; Police have “made contact” with a man in connection with the incident Last Updated: 22/11/23 1:08pm Ugo Monye says he was a victim of ‘blatant racism’ at…

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Wayne Barnes: Rugby World Cup final referee wants online trolls held to account after ‘vile’ abuse | Rugby Union News

Wayne Barnes, who retired from refereeing days after officiating in the Rugby World Cup final, says online trolls should be held account for “vile” abuse – “I want legislation of what social media sites can do to prevent it and governing bodies to consider what they can do” Last Updated: 08/11/23 11:41am Referee Wayne Barnes…

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Vinicius Jr: LaLiga investigating alleged racist abuse of Real Madrid winger in El Clasico against Barcelona | Football News

LaLiga is investigating allegations of racist abuse directed at Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior during El Clasico on Saturday at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium. The abuse is alleged to have happened when Vinicius was substituted at the end of the second half during Real’s 2-1 victory over Barcelona in which Jude Bellingham scored twice.…

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Rochdale’s head groundsman Joshua Haigh given six-week suspension for racial abuse towards broadcaster | Football News

Rochdale’s head groundsman Joshua Haigh has been suspended for six weeks by the FA for racial abuse towards a broadcaster earlier this year. The incident took place on February 21 when Rochdale played Stockport County in League Two. Haigh, who had denied the charge against him, was found guilty of an “aggravated breach” of FA…

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Lewis Hamilton backs courage of ‘brave’ Vinicius after racial abuse – rezal404

Formula One F1 – Monaco Grand Prix – Circuit de Monaco, Monaco – May 25, 2023 Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton ahead of the grand prix REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw MONACO–Seven-time Formula One world champions Lewis Hamilton praised Vinicius Junior on Thursday for the Real Madrid striker’s reaction to the racial abuse he has suffered in Spain.…

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