Thierry Henry has called football’s social media boycott this weekend a “start” in the fight against racism and discrimination. A coalition of English football’s largest governing bodies and organisations, including the Football Association, Premier League and EFL, are to go silent on social media in a show of solidarity against racism. Last month Henry removed himself from social media because of racism and bullying across the platforms. Maybe we might not see it, but you have to do something while you are passing by.”UEFA will join a coalition of English footballing stakeholders by staying silent across its social media platforms this weekend. The aim of the boycott is to show solidarity in the fight against online abuse.

Source: Express April 30, 2021 09:00 UTC