Bale calls for a boycott of social networks

Social media toxicity has caused Thierry Henry, French Arsenal legend, has closed his profiles on the internet due to the constant episodes of racism and intimidation to which he has been subjected. Such a useful and interesting tool can become a weapon for those who choose to harass and intimidatelargely hidden under the cloak of anonymity.

Gareth Bale, Real Madrid footballer on loan to Tottenham, understands Henry's movement and does not rule out closing his social profiles before the toxic drift of recent times. “Yes, I would consider it. If we all came together and decided to boycott social media, if we made a joint statement, and not just one or two, everything would change. If there was a campaign promoted by a lot of people in sport, I think without a doubt that would help, “said the Welshman.

Athletes from around the world are being repeatedly harassed by social networks, What Marcus Rashford in February of this year. Manchester United striker received racist insults and the police launched an investigation into it. Until the Prince Guillermo it has had to intervene to ask for the cessation of these despicable acts.

Rashford, before what happened then, published the following message on Twitter: “Humanity and social networks they are at their worst. Yes, I am a black man and I live proud of being one every day. No comment or no one will make me feel different. “

The insults directed at Rashford in February were extended to his teammates Axel Tuanzebe and Anthony Martial. “We have been informed of several of these comments and we are in contact with those involved to provide support and we will investigate thoroughly“said a spokeswoman for the Greater Manchester Police after what happened.

Chelsea full back Reece James also suffered from racism online and expressed his anger via Twitter. Your club used this same platform to show repudiation and demand stronger measures against those who use racist slurs. “In sport, as in society in general, we must create a social media environment in which hateful and discriminatory actions are as unacceptable as they would be on the street. Something has to change and it has to change now, “Chelsea posted.

The cowardice of those who insult and hide against the courage of those who denounce. Soccer is game and passion. And passion is love and respect. There are some, poor of them, who will never understand.