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      Shocking abuse Ivan Toney got for goal vs Arsenal is further proof social media must tackle despicable drivel-scribblers

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      IVAN TONEY scores! And an hour or so later despicable drivel-scribblers of whom a fair number populate social media are busy sending the Brentford striker some very nasty messages indeed.This is par for the course for the 26-year-old who has clambered through eight clubs before landing at the Bees where he has scored 57 goals in 98 games.
      Ivan Toney scored a controversial against ArsenalCredit: Getty
      He received abuse following the goalCredit: EPA
      In a wholly respectful society his record would be nationally embraced and yet it isn’t. And why? Because he’s black — and racism is a disgusting social disease.
      But hold on. This may be substantially true, although not entirely in football.
      Harry Kane is not black and yet the Spurs striker headed a list of verbally abused players in England’s World Cup squad in Qatar. And that was before he missed the penalty against France.
      After that his phone and laptop must have squealed for mercy.
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      So these social abusers appear to enjoy three football targets most — a failing on the pitch, vengeance and black players.
      Toney was guilty of scoring the goal that led to Brentford’s away draw against Premier League leaders Arsenal, possibly a turning point in the race for the title.
      I can understand why Gunners fans were enraged at the eye-boggling VAR error in missing a clear offside that instantly led to Toney’s headed goal but, innocent chap Toney, was only doing his job.
      For what might be called a late-starter, the Cobbler wasn’t really successful until a spell at Peterborough that led to him being sold to Brentford for £5million — rising to £10m.
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      Now he’s an England international. A story of try, try and try again, which should be admired and yet abuse continues to roll in.
      A man from North Shields has already been charged with sending him a hate message in October.
      Now Brentford are determined to chase down another keyboard crackpot, as they should.
      It’s hard to believe that even at the group stage in Qatar, no fewer than 1,546 tweets of abuse were received by England’s team, 205 of them concerning race, gender or sexuality.
      The little bit of good news was the number is drastically down on the 2020 Euros, where there was 3,000 alone in the hours that followed the three missed penalties in the final against Italy.
      Twitter, Instagram and Facebook say they have introduced plans to delete the hate mail around football but their achievement rate is only one-star at best. It should be a five-star priority.
      A new government Bill, if passed by April, is designed to protect kids but not really adults.
      But every generation should be protected because some of the filth, curses and threats I am only too aware of have no place in any society.
      These offences should be regarded as criminal aggravation and top footballers, their families too, are major victims.
      Racial comments made among match-day crowds are not acceptable either although the two Erics, Dier and Cantona had a simple way of dealing with them.
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      So angered by remarks they jumped into the terraces to sort out offenders. Cantona actually aimed a kick at one of them — not wholly to be recommended.
      Nevertheless, Kick it Out is a great anti-discrimination campaign and clubs should be admired for sticking with it. More

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      Escaped prisoner hunted by cops looks like top footballer – can you guess who?

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      A GARY Neville lookalike on the run from prison is being hunted by cops.Social media users reckon Paul Clohessy is a spit for the ex-Red Devils ace turned pundit.
      Drugs offender Paul Clohessy is serving six years at HMP North Sea Camp but absconded on MondayCredit: SWNS
      When Lincolnshire Police issued a wanted photo yesterday, Facebook users pounced on his resemblance to ex-Man United star Gary NevilleCredit: Getty
      Drugs offender Clohessy, 36, is serving six years at HMP North Sea Camp but absconded on Monday.
      Facebook users pounced on the resemblance when Lincolnshire Police issued a wanted photo yesterday.
      One wag quipped: “When Gary Neville and Harry Maguire have a kid.”
      Others compared the fugitive to out-of-form Newcastle United striker Chris Wood.
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      They said: “Is that Chris Wood?
      “If so keep him locked up till the end of the season as he is rubbish.”
      The 400-capacity open prison was branded a holiday camp by some.
      One said: “Another walks out of North Sea Butlin’s never to return.”
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      Clohessy was convicted at Liverpool crown court in 2021 of possessing heroin and crack cocaine with intent to supply.
      Police believe he may be hiding in his home patch Birkenhead.
      He has a tattoo on each arm and a scar under the one on his right. More

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      Hackers post porn to Robin van Persie’s Facebook page as ex-Man Utd and Arsenal star forced to release statement

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Arsenal legend Robin van Persie has been forced to release a statement after hackers posted porn to his Facebook page. The X-rated content was posted to the popular retired ace’s story on the social media site, where he has 18million followers.
      Hackers posted porn to the ex-United ace’s Facebook pageCredit: Action Images – Reuters-Reuters
      Van Persie released a statement and apologised for the situationCredit: Jamie McPhilimey – The Sun
      According to the Star, one clip was of a naked woman on all fours.
      A second post showed a woman wearing no underwear.
      And so Van Persie has taken to Twitter to explain that it was a hacker who posted the naughty content and NOT him.
      Van Persie tweeted: “‘m afraid someone hacked into my Facebook account (@ Robin van Persie) early this morning, so if you see cute cat content or whatever may potentially come next before I have control back.. It wasn’t me..”
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      A follow-up tweet said: “Unfortunately, for a second time in a short time my Facebook page has been hacked into and inappropriate content has been published without my control.
      “We are working on a solution and hopefully.
      “@facebook is able to sort this out quickly. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.”
      The stories have since been deleted from the Dutch legend’s account.
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      Van Persie retired in 2019, finishing his career at boyhood club Feyenoord.
      He won a Premier League and an FA Cup while in England, playing for United and Arsenal respectively.
      Van Persie also featured in a World Cup and Champions League final.
      He has now passed the torch onto son, Shaqueel, who plays for Feyenoord.
      The 16-year-old is a striker and has the killer instincts of his dad.
      Shaqueel has scored 16 goals in 13 U17 games. More

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      Man Utd could be bought by Facebook, Amazon or Dubai as trio emerge as ‘credible’ and ‘serious’ takeover contenders

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      MANCHESTER UNITED could be bought by Facebook, Amazon or Dubai after being put up for sale by the Glazer family.United’s unpopular owners have announced they are “exploring strategic alternatives for the club” in what seems like the end of their turbulent 17-year reign in charge.
      The Glazers have put Manchester United up for sale after 17 years as ownersCredit: Getty
      Facebook are among the tech giants that could buy Manchester UnitedCredit: AP
      Amazon are also among “serious” and “credible” suitors to buy Manchester UnitedCredit: AP
      According to the Daily Mail, tech giants Facebook and Amazon pose as “credible” and “serious” suitors to succeed the American billionaires.
      The same goes for sovereign states, such as Dubai who have yet to follow suit as other Middle Eastern rivals.
      Dubai could follow the example of Abu Dhabi, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, who took over Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle respectively.
      The Glazers are prepared to sell the club outright, with a deal expected to be worth around £9billion.
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      That would make the Red Devils the most valuable sports team in the world, eclipsing the Dallas Cowboys who are said to be worth £7.23bn.
      Britain’s richest man Sir Jim Ratcliffe became the first suitor to officially make a move, while Michael Knighton has also previously expressed interest.
      However, whoever buys the Red Devils will have to consider the vast cost of redeveloping Old Trafford, which in itself could cost more than £2bn.
      A statement from the club read: “Manchester United plc, one of the most successful and historic sports clubs in the world, announces today that the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) is commencing a process to explore strategic alternatives for the club.
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      “The process is designed to enhance the club’s future growth, with the ultimate goal of positioning the club to capitalize on opportunities both on the pitch and commercially.
      “As part of this process, the Board will consider all strategic alternatives, including new investment into the club, a sale, or other transactions involving the Company.
      “This will include an assessment of several initiatives to strengthen the club, including stadium and infrastructure redevelopment, and expansion of the club’s commercial operations on a global scale, each in the context of enhancing the long-term success of the club’s men’s, women’s and academy teams, and bringing benefits to fans and other stakeholders.” More

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      Promoter Eddie Hearn says Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua is OFF after contracts were not signed

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      EDDIE HEARN has declared that the proposed dream match between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury is OFF.A dream match between the two British heavyweights has long been anticipated but there appears to be another obstacle.
      Anthony Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn has declared the fight with Tyson Fury is offCredit: Getty
      Tyson Fury set a deadline for Anthony Joshua’s camp, which was never metCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Anthony Joshua’s camp is still open for a discussion regarding the proposed matchCredit: Getty
      Joshua’s promoter Hearn claims there is concern after not hearing back from Fury’s team since the latest social media video in which he demanded they sign the contact last week.
      The 43-year-old insists the matter is “still open for discussions” but suggested the fight is “off” as it stands.
      Hearn told Matchroom Boxing: “They gave us terms ultimately in a date they thought we wouldn’t accept. We did accept that.
      “We were ready to go. If they would have signed the contract on Monday, they had a fight.
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      “We were asked to agree the deal by Monday, then we were asked to agree it by Wednesday. We got their comments back on Wednesday.
      “We were never gonna sign the fight, and we were told the fight is off.
      “So, it’s still there. It’s still open for discussions. But we’re not gonna play a game with a bloke that’s just coming out telling AJ it’s off and then he’s a dosser and he’s gotta sign it etc.
      “Have your fight if you wanna fight someone else and we’ll do our thing, and we’ll see what happens.”
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      Fury set Joshua’s camp a deadline of 5pm last Monday to sign the contract for their all-British December 3 fight in Cardiff or he would find an alternative opponent.
      But after the deadline passed, the Gypsy King branded AJ a “coward” and an “idiot” whose top-level career is over after calling off their world heavyweight title showdown.
      Fury is still preparing to fight next month and talks with Joshua were reportedly continuing.
      Hearn previously said the paperwork is not yet ready to be signed as they went through the finer terms and conditions. More

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      I got tattoo of my favourite footballer on my leg – THREE days later he left for rival team and messaged me on Facebook

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      A STOCKPORT COUNTY fan got a tattoo dedicated to his favourite player THREE days before he signed for another club.Callum Taylor, 23, was on holiday in Zante last week with four mates when he decided to get his first ever tattoo.
      A Stockport supporter got the tattoo in honour of Minihan, who left for Halifax three days laterCredit: MEN Media
      Callum was on a lads holiday when he got the ink and does ‘not have any regrets’Credit: MEN Media
      Three days later, the League Two club confirmed right-back Sam Minihan had moved to Halifax Town.
      But Callum says he has no regrets and “Super Sammy Minihan” will always be a “Stockport legend” to him.
      According to Callum, his Facebook page has exploded after he posted a picture of his £60 tattoo online.
      He wrote: “Monday I got a tattoo in Zante of my hero SUPER SAMMY MINIHAN from Stockport County.
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      “Thursday he signs for another club – hahaha.”
      He already has a plan to see if Minihan will autograph his right thigh underneath the tattoo so he can get that inked as well.
      Callum told the Manchester Evening News .
      He said: “I was dying to get my first ever tattoo. I wanted to get something that I would remember and something fun.
      “I walked into the tattoo shop and that’s when I had the idea. I wanted it to be something that I found quite funny.
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      Minihan contacted Callum over ‘unreal’ tatt following his transferCredit: Getty
      “Sam Minihan is a legend. He has been at County for six years and he is my favourite player.
      “He was a real fans’ favourite. I do not have any regrets. I have even had a conversation with him on Facebook.
      “I posted a picture of my tattoo and tagged him into it – and got a reply off him. He said it was unreal and said to me: ‘what a bloke’.
      “My mum was just a bit shocked and said: ‘what have you done?’ But all my mates think it’s quality. I have always been a Hatters fan and Super Sammy will always be a legend.”
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      Racist window cleaner who abused England team with sickening slurs moans HE is being attacked online

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      A RACIST window cleaner who abused a young England team has moaned that HE’S being attacked online.Shameless Shaun Drewery, who lives in East Yorkshire, whinged “no one deserves this abuse” after making vile comments on Facebook.
      A window cleaner who posted disgusting racist abuse on a photo of teenage England players has whinged he’s been attacked onlineCredit: MEN Media
      Shaun Drewery, of East Yorkshire, posted a vile slur under a photo of the youngstersCredit: FA
      He posted twice under an image of the England Under 17s team alongside a photo of the 1966 World Cup squad.
      But social media users sickened by his posts have since shared them thousands of times – leading to a huge backlash.
      And now Drewery has admitted writing the young players are “c*****” – but told Hull Live it was just “banter”.
      It comes as:

      The moron, who lives in North Ferriby, has been bombarded with zero-rating reviews after one Facebook page encouraged its followers to post their views on him.
      And he claims to have installed CCTV and dashcams after receiving death threats.
      He told the paper: “I wrote one flippant word, on a post that wasn’t mine, which has been blown massively out of context.
      “It was stupid tongue-in-cheek banter – I’ve had so many death threats.”
      Drewery made his comments before Sunday’s heartbreaking Euro 2020 final.
      But there’s been a huge public backlash after heroes Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka and Jadon Sancho were targeted following the defeat.
      Boris Johnson hauled in social media bosses to blast them for failing to tackle racists, while Instagram, Facebook and Twitter have finally agreed to hand trolls’ details to cops.
      A 42-year-old man from Runcorn is the fifth person to have been questioned in connection with claims of abuse.
      One comedian has seen a string of shows cancelled after tweeting: “I’m sorry that black guys are bad at penalties.”
      And a Savills worker has been quizzed after racist abuse was sent from his Twitter account.
      A post from Andrew Bone’s Twitter account branded the players the N-word and claimed the England stars had “ruined it for us” after the loss.
      Bone’s family claimed to The Sun his account had been hacked.
      Another fan has also been arrested over a disgusting post.

      Children’s football coach Nick Scott, 50, initially said he had nothing to do with a vile tweet sent to Rashford.
      He later admitted he may have sent it while drunk – and told The Sun: “If I did, I want Marcus to know that I’m truly sorry and I apologise sincerely.”
      Drewery said he has received a verbal warning from Humberside Police.
      Drewery made the comments on Facebook before England’s heartbreaking Euro 2020 defeatCredit: MEN Media
      But millions of furious Brits have demanded racism is tackled this week after heroes Rashford, Saka and Sancho were targeted onlineCredit: The Sun
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      Facebook and Twitter FINALLY hand over details of racist trolls who abused England’s Euro 2020 stars with five arrested

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      FACEBOOK, Instagram and Twitter have finally handed over the details of racist trolls who abused England’s Euro 2020 stars.Five people have been arrested after heroes Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka and Jadon Sancho were targeted following England’s heartbreaking defeat.
      Social media giants have finally handed over the details of racist trolls after horrific abuse was levelled at Lions heroesCredit: Getty
      Social media giants had faced mounting pressure to give up the thugs posting abuse – after bosses were hauled before Boris Johnson for a dressing-down earlier this week.
      Chief Constable Mark Roberts, the National Police Chiefs’ Council football policing lead, said the companies are now “working very closely” with the UK Football Policing Unit (UKFPU) to track down the vile trolls.
      It comes as:

      Mr Roberts said: “The racial abuse aimed at our own players following Sunday night’s game is utterly vile and has quite rightly shocked and appalled people across the country.
      “Our England team have been true role models during the tournament, conducting themselves with professionalism and dignity.
      “I’m disgusted there are individuals out there who think it’s acceptable to direct such abhorrent abuse at them, or at anybody else.
      “The UKFPU investigation is well under way and work continues to identify those responsible.
      “We are working very closely with social media platforms, who are providing data we need to progress inquiries.
      “If we identify that you are behind this crime, we will track you down and you will face the serious consequences of your shameful actions.”
      A 42-year-old man from Runcorn is the fifth person to have been questioned, Cheshire Police confirmed on Thursday.
      The man was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of displaying threatening, abusive or insulting written material. He has since been released under investigation pending further inquires.
      Saka in a statement on Thursday: “To the social media platforms Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, I don’t want any child or adult to have to receive the hateful and hurtful messages that me, Marcus and Jadon have received this week.
      “I knew instantly the kind of hate that I was about to receive and that is a sad reality that your powerful platforms are not doing enough to stop these messages.”
      Meanwhile, school meals hero Rashford said: “I can take critique of my performance all day long, my penalty wasn’t good enough, it should have gone in.
      “But I will never apologise for who I am and where I came from.”
      The UKFPU said that, as of Tuesday, 897 football-related incidents and 264 arrests had been recorded across the country in the 24-hour period surrounding the final.
      That took the number of football-related incidents during the tournament to 2,344, and arrests to 630.
      Asked about measures to tackle the issue following a speech in Coventry, the Prime Minister acknowledged the Government had “got to go further” than simply extending the scope of football banning orders to include online abuse.
      Banning orders exclude people from attending matches for between three and 10 years.
      One comedian has seen a string of shows cancelled after tweeting: “I’m sorry that black guys are bad at penalties.”
      And a Savills worker has been arrested racist abuse was sent from his Twitter account.
      A post from Andrew Bone’s Twitter account branded the players the N-word and claimed the England stars had “ruined it for us” after the loss.

      Bone’s family claimed to The Sun his account had been hacked.
      Children’s football coach Nick Scott, 50, initially said he had nothing to do with a vile tweet sent to Rashford.
      He later admitted he may have sent it while drunk – and told The Sun: “If I did, I want Marcus to know that I’m truly sorry and I apologise sincerely.”
      Sancho, Saka and Rashford were targeted with disgusting abuse after England’s heartbreaking Euro 2020 defeatCredit: Getty
      The heroes were devastated after bravely stepping up to take penalties in the game against ItalyCredit: Getty
      One of the alleged racists, Nick Scott, initially said he’d been hacked – but now admits he might have said something vile when he was drunkCredit: @scottywwfc/Twitter
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