Sheffield United have condemned racist abuse suffered by defender Mason Holgate on social media following Sunday's defeat to Brighton.
Holgate, who is on loan from Everton, shared some of the abuse he suffered on his Instagram account.
In the first half, he was sent off for a high attack on Kaoru Mitoma. Blaze continues to lose 0-5.
“As a sport and as a society, we need to do more and have an impact on racism,” the 27-year-old said.
“I can only apologize for letting my team-mates, club and fans down over the weekend, and for doing so personally again this week.
“But the last 48 hours have been difficult to endure.” [with] There is constant racist abuse all over my social media. ”
“Sheffield United condemns in the strongest possible terms the racist abuse suffered by Mason Holgate following Sunday's Premier League match against Brighton & Hove Albion,” the club said in a statement. .
“We support Mason and commend him for bringing this to light on social media. The club will work with the relevant authorities to investigate. Racism has no place in our game.”
Holgate's parent club, Everton, said: “Such abuse is despicable and cannot and should not be tolerated. I applaud your actions.”
“We must all report such behavior to social media platforms and authorities and adopt a zero-tolerance attitude. Racism has no place online, in our stadiums or in our communities.”
Holgate has made three appearances for Sheffield United since joining on loan from the Toffees, with his loan spell at Championship club Southampton ending last month.
