Bukayo Saka calls out social media companies for 'not doing enough' to stop racial abuse
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka has spoken out for the first time since missing the decisive penalty in England’s Euro 2020 final defeat to Italy on Sunday. Following the Wembley showdown, Saka, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho received a torrent of abuse on social media and have now all responded.
In an emotional statement across his social media accounts, Saka has thanked the masses of well-wishers for the support after his final heartbreak.
The 19-year-old also sent out a clear message to social media giants Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, urging them to do more to prevent the abuse he, Sancho and Rashford received on the back of Sunday’s clash.
He said: “I have stayed away from social media for a few days to spend time with my family and reflect on the last few weeks.
“This message won’t do it justice how grateful I am for all the love that I have received, and I feel that I need to thank everyone who has supported me.
