Aston Villa and England defender Tyrone Mings has revealed he has received racist abuse on social media.
Mings, 28, posted a screenshot on Twitter of the abuse, which includes a racial slur and which was sent to him on Instagram.
“Another day in the life of social media with no filter,” said Mings.
“Please don’t feel sorry for us, just stand side by side in the fight for change – social media isn’t getting any safer without it.”
The account that sent the message to Mings remains active on Instagram.
Mings is the latest footballer to receive abuse on social media amid a recent increase in such messages being sent to players.
Liverpool players Trent Alexander-Arnold, Naby Keita and Sadio Mane were sent racist comments and emojis on Instagram after their Champions League quarter-final first-leg defeat by Real Madrid.
Championship sides Birmingham City and Swansea and Scottish champions Rangers took part in a week-long boycott of social media to combat abuse and discrimination.
Several Premier League bosses have also called for a football-wide boycott of social media.
West Midlands Police is investigating after West Brom forward Callum Robinson was subject to abuse following his side’s recent 5-2 win over Chelsea.
Police are also investigating racist and sexist abuse sent to Liverpool winger Rinsola Babajide last week.
Article courtesy of BBC Sport
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