Kyle Walker was subject to racial abuse online following Man City's 2-0 defeat to Juventus on Wednesday in the Champions League. The full-back released a statement condemning the vile act via an Instagram story that included a screenshot of the derogatory message. The club also followed up with a statement to denounce the abuse suffered by the captain.
Manchester City captain Kyle Walker was targeted with racist insults online following the English champions' 2-0 defeat to Juventus on Wednesday in the Champions League. The 34-year-old responded to the derogatory message via an Instagram story posted earlier today.
“No one should ever be subject to the sort of vile, racist and threatening abuse I have received online since last night’s match", Walker wrote as he included a screenshot of what was said by the perpetrator. "Instagram and the authorities need to stop this happening for the sake of all who are suffering this abuse. It is never acceptable. To our fans, we will continue working as a team to do better, to improve, and to turn the corner together," he added.