Racial abuse of footballers online 'despicable' says Prince William


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Sheffield United - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - January 27, 2021 Manchester United's Marcus Rashford Pool via REUTERS/Tim Keeton

(Reuters) - Britain's Prince William on Sunday called for racist abuse aimed at footballers to stop after Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford became the latest player to be targeted.

United are working with social media companies to stamp out the abuse and identify offenders after Rashford was abused following Saturday's 0-0 draw at Arsenal in the Premier League.

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