Increase in racism during World Cup reflects ‘growing pattern of abuse’
Experts and organizations are reporting a surge in racist abuse directed at football players during the World Cup. They argue that this trend is fueled by divisive political rhetoric and a lack of accountability from social media platforms.
Kylian Mbappé was the subject of an alleged racist attack on social media by a Paraguayan senator after a match against Paraguay in the World Cup. Photograph: Marcel ter Bals/DeFodi Images/Shutterstock Kylian Mbappé was the subject of an alleged racist attack on social media by a Paraguayan senator after a match against Paraguay in the World Cup. Photograph: Marcel ter Bals/DeFodi Images/Shutterstock Race Increase in racism during World Cup reflects ‘growing pattern of abuse’ Experts say rise in social media attacks on players such as Kylian Mbappé needs to be viewed in wider political context
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