Patrice Evra says social media platforms allow people to 'spread racism'

Patrice Evra says social media companies allow people to "spread racism" after England trio Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka were abused online.

This comes after a YouGov survey shared with Sky Sports News has revealed one in three people who previously did not think racism was a serious problem now do so following the final of Euro 2020.

Over 70 per cent of fans across England think professional football in the country has a serious problem with racism - an increase of 17 per cent since the opening stages of the tournament in June.

Former Manchester United and France defender Evra, who enjoyed a successful club and international career, says his toughest competition has been racism in the game he loves.

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[nrmufc]

The world was an easier place without instagram and Facebook 🤟🏼🖖

[howardslater]

teach your own kids not to be racist. got nothing to do with social media.

[nancyalexander]

The Internet has become a paradise for racism

[bezelton]

Why do you need a survey to realise this is an

[free_wifihesinnocent]

We live in a century where Politicians are considered jokers, but comedians trustful....

[Howch]

Lets stop letting what happens on the internet shape our views... people have forgotten the rules of the internet.

[moyes]

Am black and hate racism. But this thing will be with us forever. My solution is when someone discriminate you by your race if you can beat him or her do so and be satisfied that is my plan

[elkavalio]

Get rid of someone that has wanted to leave for years

[draft]

So, what are you going to do about it??? Talking about it is useless. Need to do something about it NOW! Wish I have the answer. These people are just that, people. God bless all humans.

[mmanews]

Can we ban all social media for everyone then, that will take care of the problem

[peacereigns]

And what does using the n word in rap and songs do?

[atlasWCUExx]

Are rappers banned from using the N word...

[VINCENT-wtes]

The social media companies must deactivate the bogus accounts. One should use his or he identity number to open a social media account so that there is accountability.

[ssongire]

U media guys Nd so called legends like evra give unnecessary attention and importance to these comments that's why they grow...don't blame social media platforms....!

[joemaroun]

Unfortunately he's right people doesn't know how to use social media

[WaveyDeem]

The society seems to have a problem with racism in general, mainly systematic racism in the UK

[gogetherlassie]

It's true and they do nothing to stop it! Literally nothing! Until it escalates and causes them bad press! Otherwise they probably wouldn't do anything at all

[daftwod]

Being allowed to say what you choose is the difference between freedom and totalitarianism.
Are we about to lose our freedom because millionaires cant handle mean emojis?

F that. And F him.

[nyombipeter]

The majority of the English white race they do support racism and they don't care even if some people abuse others on social media, the fact that they are the leaders on most footballing bodies in England that's why they are less concerned about the racism Sorry whoever feels don't care who you're 😳

[elchoppo]

I literally don't know a single person who supports footballers taking the knee.
Literally nobody !