LONDON: Tottenham Hotspur called for social media companies and authorities to 'take action' after online racist abuse was directed at Son Heung-min following his goal against West Ham on Sunday (Feb 19).
South Korea captain Son emerged from the bench in the second half to net Spurs' second goal in the 2-0 win in the London derby at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
"We stand with Sonny and once again call on the social media companies and authorities to take action.""We strongly condemn the racist abuse aimed at Son Heung-min this evening," an FA spokesperson replied to Tottenham's tweet. Tottenham club officials had complained of"abhorrent racist abuse" on social media after the 3-1 home defeat to Manchester United on Apr 11, 2021.
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