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Newcastle United Release Statement After Joe Willock Sent 'Disgusting' Racist Abuse
Newcastle United condemned racist and threatening messages sent to midfielder Joe Willock after a Premier League win and reported the abuse to police for investigation.
- On Monday, Newcastle United condemned racist abuse and threats sent to Joe Willock, reporting the matter to local police and pledging full support for the investigation.
- On Sunday, following the 2-0 win over Crystal Palace, Willock received racist Instagram messages targeting him and his family and shared a screenshot on his story that evening.
- Willock posted screenshots and overlaid the caption `I pray you and your family find God. And may Him have mercy on you.`, while Newcastle United urged Meta/Instagram to provide police all necessary information, saying removal is insufficient.
- The Premier League condemned the abuse and offered full support to Joe Willock and Newcastle United, warning that individuals identified would face club bans and legal prosecution, citing arrests in similar cases involving Jess Carter.
- FIFA reported a wider surge in harmful online content, noting other players have faced racial abuse—Tottenham's Mathys Tel in August and two arrested over abuse of Jess Carter—and Willock was targeted before, prompting a February club statement.
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