CNN —U.S. Soccer said it was “deeply disturbed” by the racist abuse directed at two of the men’s national team’s players following it’s surprise 2-1 defeat by Panama at the 2024 Copa América in Atlanta on Thursday.
Defender Chris Richards and striker Folarin Balogun posted on their Instagram stories the racist messages they had received over the social media platform.
Earlier in June, soccer’s global governing body FIFA reinforced its commitment to fighting online abuse, in particular through its Social Media Protection Service (SMPS).
The SMPS is a tool which FIFA says protects individuals in soccer from online abuse by hiding hate speech.
Panama players celebrate after beating the US at the Copa América.
Persons:
Chris Richards, Folarin Balogun, ”, Meta, –, Richards, Balogun, Striker Tim Weah, César Blackman, José Fajardo, Rich von Biberstein, Adalberto Carrasquilla, Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams, “, Weah
Organizations:
CNN, U.S, Soccer, América, national, ” CNN, FIFA, Social Media Protection Service, Panama, Mercedes, Benz, Midway, Copa América, Getty, US, Uruguay, Reuters, Juventus
Locations:
Panama, Atlanta, Uruguay, Bolivia