Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta emphasized the “horrific consequences” that can arise from aggression on social media towards players and their families.
Mikel Arteta (photo: gettyimages.com)German forward Kai Havertz became the target of numerous attacks after the defeat to Manchester United in the FA Cup. His pregnant wife Sophia Havertz shared many hate-filled messages.
Arsenal reported this to the police and is working with a company that specializes in databases to identify the offenders.
— We have to do something about this because if we accept it, if we hide it, there will be horrific consequences. We need to take this out of sports, — said Arteta — We all have a responsibility — journalists too, we cannot just look away. In any case, this is very serious. It affects him, it affects me, and also everyone who works in this environment. We cannot tolerate this.
