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Jul 1, 2026
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Social media abuse of players, coaches and officials on the rise at the World Cup
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Social media abuse of players, coaches and officials on the rise at the World Cup
NEIL DAVIDSON
PUBLISHED JULY 1, 2026
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FIFA marked the International Day for Countering Hate Speech on June 18 before a match in Mexico.
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FIFA says the number of abusive social media posts is on the rise at this World Cup, with 11 per cent of the abuse racially motivated.
Through FIFA’s Social Media Protection Service, six millio…
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