Footballers discuss online abuse with UK ministers
Culture secretary Dowden says it was humbling to hear players talk about the level of abuse they have endured
26 January 2021 - 14:33
London — Top English soccer players including Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson and former international Karen Carney discussed online abuse and discrimination with UK government ministers on Monday.
The online roundtable with culture secretary Oliver Dowden and sports minister Nigel Huddleston was part of a series of “Future of Football” discussions. The government is planning a fan-led review of soccer governance and new laws to hold to account social media companies for online harm. The bill is due before parliament this year...
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