Barcelona –
Lionel Messi fully supports the boycott of social media on Premier League. According to the stars Barcelona that, harassment in cyberspace is rampant.
As is known, football stakeholders in England will boycott social media from Friday (30/4/2021) to Monday (3/5/2021). The Premier League, English Football League (EFL), and the Women’s Super League took joint action to eradicate the harassment that had occurred so far.
British players and clubs have recently highlighted rampant violence and discrimination on social media. They hope social media companies take serious steps to stop this.
Because so far the anti-racism campaign seems futile because racial solutions continue to occur, without any follow-up. Even though the social media company has a big responsibility in managing the platform.
Therefore, support continues to flow from many parties, including other top European competition operators. In addition, FIFA and UEFA also agreed to this move.
Now it is Messi’s turn to support the social media boycott movement. He asked his 200 million followers on Instagram to maintain their attitude and not commit racial harassment.
“I just saw that I have 200 million followers on Instagram. But, seeing what happened today, it doesn’t feel like there is a need to celebrate,” Messi said on his Instagram account.
“Of course I really appreciate the support and love from all of you, but I believe this is the right time to think that everyone is important, they are all human beings who can laugh, cry, and suffer. They are human beings who have feelings,” he continued,
“Come on, let’s stop harassment in cyberspace. It doesn’t matter whether we are ordinary people, celebrities, athletes, referees or sports supporters, that all of this has nothing to do with race, ethnicity, religion, ideology, or gender. who deserves to be insulted or harassed. “
(mrp / then)
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