Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Please report them to the authorities. But it's a thing where for right now, I've got a platform where I feel like if I can make a change, I'll try.". It doesn't make sense. CNN spoke to Zaha on July 24, but abuse of Black footballers on social media has continued this week. "You're not enjoying your profile because I'm scared to even look up my direct messages anymore. Earlier this month, a 12-year-old boy was arrested in connection with racist threats made to the Crystal Palace forward via Instagram's direct message service, including an. "These platforms have to be held accountable for these things because the statements ain't good enough. Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha shared sickening racist abuse he received from an Instagram troll ahead of taking on Aston Villa. Zaha was the inspiration behind Palace’s escape from relegation last season with nine goals in 29 Premier League appearances. “They have nothing to do with my club. They're not good enough.". Don't wait 30 years - sign up for our daily football email newsletter today! "Why should I have to block comments? From the age of 12? However, Zaha has appeared to suggest a decision on his future is looming. "It is very saddening on the day of a game that a player wakes up to this cowardly and despicable abuse," he added. WILFRIED ZAHA and his girlfriend have revelled in the news that they are expecting a baby by sharing pictures of her bump on social media. Zaha’s post on Twitter saw several fans respond with messages of support for Palace’s star forward. "Where has that hate even come from? For Zaha, the ages of these recent perpetrators are one of the biggest causes for concern. Wilfried Zaha playing for Premier League side Crystal Palace. Zaha says he's been forced to remove Twitter from his phone as the torrent of racist abuse becomes unbearable. Why do we have all these tabs? But still no action.". Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'. Racial hatred has become a central issue since the death of George Floyd, with protests taking place across the country. After being on his social media account for over two hours, Zaha deleted the post. Instagram, which is owned by Facebook, has come in for criticism for not protecting Black footballers from the racist abuse they receive on their platform. Manager Roy Hodgson was also left seething before kick off at Villa Park. It was natural, it was organic. "I don't even have Twitter on my phone anymore because it's almost certain that you're going to get some sort of abuse, especially after games and stuff, because it happens so freely. Why not get through to the person who's saying these things to us? Zaha is starting in Palace’s match against Aston Villa, where a win would put the Birmingham side seven points off safety with three games to go. I’m appalled. Palace have condemned the messages in a statement whilst Aston Villa vowed to ban the fan responsible for life. You can unsubscribe at any time. order back issues and use the historic Daily Express We saw the teams do it in the earlier kick-off and thought it was something we had to do as well.". "It's sad. A 12-year-old has been arrested after Wilfried Zaha revealed the racist abuse he received ahead of Crystal Palace's trip to Aston Villa on Sunday. Twitter didn't respond to CNN's request for comment. From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox. he says. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. "What happens after that account gets blocked?" Here are the six unexplained cases it will feature, including child abductions, mysterious murders and ghostly tsunamis.
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