French soccer’s governing physique has known as for an investigation into hateful feedback made on-line following the nationwide crew’s exit from the Ladies’s Euro after a penalty shootout loss to Germany within the quarterfinals.
“The French Soccer Federation strongly condemns the hateful remarks made about sure gamers of the French crew. Nothing can justify such manifestations of hatred,” the governing physique stated in a press release on Wednesday.
“The FFF expresses its full assist to all of the gamers involved and re-asserts its dedication to the values of respect and solidarity, that are the premise of our sport.
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“The FFF has determined to right away contact the Nationwide Middle In opposition to On-line Hatred to permit for the opening of an investigation geared toward sanctioning felony behaviour.”
The FFF’s name for motion comes within the wake of England defender Jess Carter’s withdrawal from social media over racial abuse she obtained on-line. France goalkeeper Pauline Peyraud-Magnin posted concerning the abuse obtained by her teammates on Instagram.
“There’s one factor even more durable to just accept than defeat: hatred,” she wrote.
“We will be annoyed, we will be unhappy, we are able to even be offended. However hatred ought to by no means, ever have a spot on this sport.
“Whether or not it is in opposition to a participant on our crew or an opponent: behind each jersey, there’s an individual … thanks to those that proceed to assist us with kindness. We are going to rise once more. Stronger. Extra united.”