Liverpool Women boss condemned abuse directed at Babajide

Liverpool Women interim manager, Amber Whiteley, has described abuse directed at Rinsola Babajide online as “completely unacceptable” and says social media platforms must “take responsibility and stronger action”.

The Liverpool forward last week spoke out about racist and sexist comments made in response to a post she made on Instagram.

Whiteley told the PA news agency: “I think it’s just completely unacceptable for anyone to receive that sort of abuse online.

“We’ve fully supported Rins. I’ve reached out and offered my full support, as have the club. Our sports psychologist has been in touch with her to offer her support.

“Absolutely as a club we condemn it and we’ll do everything we can to support Rins and any person that’s received that sort of abuse online, and do our best to fight against it.

“Unfortunately it sounds like it’s something she is having to deal with on a regular basis and that’s something that has just got to stop.”

Liverpool last week said in a statement the attack on Babajide had been reported to the police, with an investigation under way, and added: “Social media companies and those who govern them can and must take the steps which will give players the protection they deserve and help easily identify those who peddle this online hate under a mask of anonymity.”