LONDON, United Kingdom — Britain’s
Prince William has joined
a boycott of social media channels launched on Friday by football clubs,
players and sporting bodies aimed at tackling online abuse.
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A number of football organizations including the English
Football Association and Premier League revealed they would not post on their
platforms this weekend and the campaign has snowballed.
European football’s governing body
UEFA is also observing
the blackout, which will last from 1400 GMT on Friday until 2259 GMT on Monday.
In a statement released before the boycott began, the
Premier League said social media companies must do more to stamp out online
abuse.
A number of high-profile players including
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford and Chelsea full-back Reece James have been racially
abused in recent months.
“The Premier League and our clubs stand alongside football
in staging this boycott to highlight the urgent need for social media companies
to do more in eliminating racial hatred,” said Premier League chief executive
Richard Masters.
Prince William, who is president of the English Football
Association, threw his weight behind the campaign.
“As President of the FA I join the entire football community
in the social media boycott this weekend,” he tweeted.
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