Running from 30 April until 3 May, the protest is aimed at tackling ongoing online abuse and discrimination. The Football Association and Premier League, English Football League and Women's Super League clubs will take part, as will rugby and cricket bodies. The Irish FA said that, in keeping with its Football for All ethos, it believes nobody should be subjected to any form of abuse on social media platforms. The association's social media accounts - including the Northern Ireland national teams - will not be operational over the coming weekend. "We understand the powerful role social media plays in our game and to the work of the Irish FA generally," Irish FA CEO Patrick Nelson said.

Source: BBC April 29, 2021 20:37 UTC