English soccer teams announce social media blackout
English soccer teams have announced plans for a social media boycott in response to racist abuse. Premier League, English Football League and Women's Super League clubs are all set to join the social media blackout - an idea that emerged amid the wave of online abuse directed at players. Sanjay Bhandari, of the anti-discrimination charity Kick it Out, said: "This boycott signifies our collective anger. Social media is now sadly a regular vessel for toxic abuse. "By removing ourselves from the platforms, we are making a symbolic gesture to those with power. We need you to act. We need you to cr...