'We can't take that level of abuse' – Sport's social media boycott explained
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“I don't think there's ever been a zero tolerance approach to racism, to be totally honest, particularly in the sport of football.” ⚽
That’s Troy Townsend, head of development at the UK’s main sporting anti-racism and abuse charity, Kick It Out.
He spoke to CGTN Europe ahead of this weekend’s sporting social boycott.
Find out why stars around Europe aren’t posting today: https://newseu.cgtn.com/news/2021-05-01/-We-can-t-take-that-level-of-abuse-Sport-s-social-media-boycott-ZUJwB4nxXa/index.html
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