Liverpool have released a statement after Ibrahima Konate was racially abused(Image: Liverpool FC, Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

BREAKING: Liverpool 'disgusted' at 'vile and abhorrent' racist abuse aimed at Ibrahima Konate

Liverpool FC have condemned 'vile and abhorrent' racist abuse directed at defender Ibrahima Konate on social media following the Reds' Champions League win over Galatasaray

by · The Mirror

Liverpool have issued a statement denouncing the 'vile and abhorrent' racist abuse aimed at defender Ibrahima Konate. French international Konate featured in the Reds' 4-0 triumph over Galatasaray on Wednesday.

He has been subjected to revolting taunts in the days following the match, prompting the Reds to call for action from social media companies. In a statement, they said: "Liverpool FC is appalled and disgusted by the vile and abhorrent racist abuse directed at Ibrahima Konate on social media."

"This behaviour is utterly unacceptable. It is dehumanising, cowardly and rooted in hate. Racism has no place in football, no place in society and no place anywhere – online or offline.

"Our players are not targets. They are human beings. The abuse that continues to be directed at players, often hidden behind anonymous accounts, is a stain on the game and on the platforms that allow it to persist."

"All of football must stand together and say, clearly and without compromise, that this will not be tolerated. Words of condemnation alone are not sufficient.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MARCH 18: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Ibrahima Konate of Liverpool acknowledges the fans following the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg match between Liverpool FC and Galatasaray SK at Anfield on March 18, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

"Social media companies must take responsibility and act now. These platforms have the power, the technology and the resources to prevent this abuse, yet too often they fail to do so.

"Allowing racist hatred to spread unchecked is a choice – and it is one that continues to harm players, families and communities across the game. We will continue to offer Ibrahima our full support and will work with the relevant authorities to identify those responsible wherever possible.

"But the burden cannot keep falling on players and clubs to respond after the damage has already been done. The current situation cannot be allowed to continue. It must be confronted, challenged and eradicated – not tomorrow, but now."

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