Liverpool FC have condemned racist abuse directed at their players, describing it as “utterly unacceptable.”
In a statement posted on X on Friday, the club characterised such behaviour as “dehumanising, cowardly and rooted in hate,” stressing that racism has no place in football, society or online platforms.
Liverpool emphasised that players are human beings, not targets, and that abuse—often sent anonymously—tarnishes both the sport and the platforms that enable it to continue.
“All of football must stand together and say, clearly and without compromise, that this will not be tolerated. Words of condemnation alone are not sufficient,” the club said.
The club also called on social media companies to take greater responsibility, noting that they possess the technology and resources to curb such abuse but frequently fail to act.
Liverpool warned that allowing racist hatred to spread unchecked continues to harm players, their families and communities across the game.
The statement added that the club will continue to support Ibrahima Konaté and collaborate with relevant authorities to identify those responsible wherever possible.
However, Liverpool stressed that the responsibility should not rest solely on players and clubs to respond after harm has already been done.
“The current situation cannot be allowed to continue. It must be confronted, challenged, and eradicated, not tomorrow, but now,” the club said, urging immediate action across football and social media platforms.