Crystal Palace’s Joachim Andersen goes to police over online death threats

Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez, top, heads the ball past Crystal Palace’s Joachim Andersen during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England, on Monday, Aug 15, 2022. Andersen took to Instagram to share what he said was a sample of hundreds of abusive messages he had received since the encounter with Nunez. — AP

LONDON: Joachim Andersen has elected to involve police after he was bombarded by death threats and a torrent of abuse online following Crystal Palace’s 1-1 draw at Liverpool.

The Eagles defender was headbutted by Darwin Núñez, who was red-carded by referee Paul Tierney and now faces a three-match ban for violent conduct.