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Tottenham demand social media companies take action after Son Heung-min racially abused during Prem win against West Ham


TOTTENHAM have demanded social media companies act tougher on racial abuse after Son Heung-min was targeted against West Ham.

The South Korea attacker faced what Spurs called “utterly reprehensible” online racism during Sunday’s 2-0 Prem win.

Son Heung-min was targeted by racists yet againCredit: Getty
Son Heung-min netted Spurs’ second goal just four minutes after coming off the bench but at the same time was facing abuse onlineCredit: Reuters

Sub Son bagged the clinching goal as Tottenham went fourth but his joy was marred by sick comments on social media.

And in a club statement the North Londoners said: “We have been made aware of the utterly reprehensible online racist abuse directed at Heung-Min Son during today’s match, which has been reported by the Club.

“We stand with Sonny and once again call on the social media companies and authorities to take action.”

Son, 30, has been the victim of online abuse before.

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And eight arrests were made following similar allegations in a 2-1 defeat against Manchester United in April 2021.

Fans online rallied round Son on Sunday night.

One posted: “This is disgraceful and disgusting behaviour, and it should be dealt with….. We stand with you, Sonny. Sending lots of love Sonny x”

Another wrote: “Far too regular I’m not even shocked anymore. Sad world we live in.”

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And a third said: “It’s so sad how people always stoop so low.”

Supporters of rival clubs shared the sentiment too.

One posted: “Arsenal fan here to say that I hate spurs, but even so, racist behavior is disgusting. We gotta do better as a society.”

And from the followers of Sunday’s visitors came this message: “As a West Ham fan we do not associate them with our club. You won fair and square. It’s embarrassing how low people go over a game of football.”


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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