Players discuss online abuse with UK government ministers


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Women's World Cup - England Press Conference - Allianz Riviera, Nice, France - July 5, 2019 England's Karen Carney during the press conference REUTERS/Eric Gaillard

LONDON (Reuters) - Top English soccer players including Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson and former international Karen Carney discussed online abuse and discrimination with government ministers on Monday.

The online round table with Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden and Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston was part of a series of 'Future of Football' discussions.

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