The
online racist abuse of Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham after the Super Cup
against Liverpool has been called "disgusting" and "increasingly
predictable" by Kick It Out.
The 21-year-old missed Chelsea's fifth spot-kick in their 5-4 penalty
shootout defeat and reports later emerged showing the forward had been
targeted on social media.
"Last night we received reports of racist abuse directed at Tammy Abraham on
social media after Chelsea's UEFA Super Cup match," a statement from Kick It
Out read.
"Such abuse is now increasingly predictable, but no less disgusting.
"We send our support to Tammy and reiterate our calls for Twitter and other
social media companies to clamp down on this level of abuse.
"This is a call to action - we want to know what they are going to do to
tackle this insidious problem."
Former Premier League striker Kevin Campbell also tweeted after the game:
"Can someone please tell me why Tammy Abraham gets racially abused for
missing a penalty? Football is the excuse for some people."
There were four reported cases of racist abuse on the opening weekend of the
EFL season.
Kick It Out condemned these cases, and have called on the Football
Association and clubs to take action against the "disgraceful" incidents.
Queens Park Rangers U18s also walked off the pitch during a recent friendly
in Spain after suffering alleged racist abuse from opposition players.
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