Newcastle United has taken steps after midfielder Joe Willock was subjected to severe racist abuse on social media following a match against Fulham. The incident prompted the club to report the abuse to both Meta, the parent company of Instagram, and the police. In their official statement, the club asserted their commitment to supporting Willock and demanded more responsibility from social media platforms to combat racism. Additionally, Willock's teammate Alexander Isak expressed solidarity with him, emphasizing the importance of unity against racism in sports.
Newcastle United strongly condemns the appalling racist abuse received by Joe Willock on Instagram on Saturday evening. There is no room for racism anywhere.
The club has reported the abuse to Meta - the owners of Instagram, and urges all social media companies to do more to eradicate this behaviour from their platforms.
Joe has been given the club's full support and we will continue to do all we can to ensure the welfare of our players, staff and supporters.
We win together, we lose together! Always with you brother Joe Willock. There's no room for racism.
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