Tammy Abraham was allegedly the subject of online racist abuse, following his penalty miss against Liverpool in the Super Cup Final on Wednesday night.
As reported here by anti-discrimination in sport organisation Kick It Out, investigations were underway following the incidents.
Our statement following reports of racist abuse directed at Tammy Abraham on social media after Chelsea's UEFA Super Cup match. #KickItOut pic.twitter.com/bqWIPMk1B3
— Kick It Out (@kickitout) August 15, 2019
The organisation will now be meeting with Twitter bosses to discuss how to combat this reoccurring issue on the social media platform.
Normally, users will get banned from the site and have their accounts closed down. However, it is easy to setup a different account right away using a different email address.
Sky Sports report that Twitter and Kick It Out have a meeting arranged now to discuss the above, and how to tackle it going forward.
This is great news, but definitely long overdue.
Chelsea fans have been rallying around on Twitter to show their support for their new number 9, with the majority of them wanting to also see an end to such disgusting behaviour.
https://twitter.com/CFC_Vivek/status/1162193029207224320?s=20
https://twitter.com/mani_danyar/status/1162237446009970688?s=20
Keep your head held high @tammyabraham we’ve all had them saved, that’s football 🤷🏽♂️ We should be celebrating young English talent not this… https://t.co/Vk0bbC02wr
— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) August 15, 2019
Show @tammyabraham real @ChelseaFC supporters have his back – ignore the online trolls.
Ohh Tammy Tammy 💙 #ChelseaFamily pic.twitter.com/bsc1xpSiRz
— WE ARE THE SHED ⭐⭐ (@WeAre_TheShed) August 15, 2019
My apologies goes out to you @tammyabraham for the ignorant behaviour of those lack, mindless, individuals.
Keep your head up high. YOU REPRESENT WHAT THE CLUB MEANS AT PRESENT & THE FUTURE pic.twitter.com/GWCoy6B7J8— Paul Canoville (@Kingcanners) August 15, 2019
I did a vid the other week on ppl saying “it’s just Twitter” after they say something disrespectful.
Now we’re seeing lowlifes racially abuse Tammy Abraham & call it banter.
Let’s make this clear… once you type this evil, you’ve turned your keyboard into a weapon.
F*ck off.
— Alex Goldberg (@AlexGoldberg_) August 15, 2019
We're all with you @tammyabraham 👊 the abuse he got from "so called fans" was absolutely disgusting 😡 even the great players have missed penalties in their careers, he will bounce back from this without a doubt, still got 100% faith in the lad, in Tammy we trust 💙💙 #CFC pic.twitter.com/DHy5z74GTx
— Tom Clifford ⭐⭐ (@tomcliffordcfc) August 15, 2019
My #9 👊🏼 We are behind you @tammyabraham Keep going bro! #CFC pic.twitter.com/BDgK9rjWFD
— George Benson (@MrGeorgeBenson) August 14, 2019
SPREAD THE WORD!
Sunday show that #WeBackTammy, start a round of applause on the 9th minute against @LCFC at @StamfordBridge
In reaction to the Hate & Racist abuse towards @tammyabraham let’s instead send some Love Back! 💙@ChelseaFC @premierleague @kickitout #KickItOut #CFC pic.twitter.com/oB3HcMXdad
— Hedley CFC (@HedleyOnChelsea) August 15, 2019
Truly am disgusted and disappointed with some of our fanbase. It’s been taken way to far, way out of hand. There are some real horrible people in this world who don’t think before saying things that could lead them into serious punishment.
Hold your head held high @tammyabraham https://t.co/cUAEcpxT0R
— ReeceJamesSZN (@ReeceJamesSZNN) August 15, 2019
https://twitter.com/ShelleyM1974/status/1162086511501860871?s=20
https://twitter.com/Mrs_Chels/status/1162051138528563200?s=20
