Southampton defender Kyle Walker-Peters suffers racist abuse online
The England international played for Saints in Sunday’s goalless draw at Manchester United.
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Southampton defender Kyle Walker-Peters has suffered racist abuse online following Saints’ goalless draw at Manchester United.
Several offensive replies, including monkey emojis, appeared on Sunday in the comments section under the full-back’s most recent – week-old – Instagram post.
One racist term towards Walker-Peters followed a reference to United substitute Alejandro Garnacho.
The closing stages of the contest at Old Trafford saw Garnacho writhe in pain after a Walker-Peters challenge on him in the box.
The PA news agency has contacted Instagram for comment.