Liverpool and Everton have condemned the racist abuse acquired by residence midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure in Wednesday’s Merseyside derby after he was concerned in a melee at full-time when the sport led to a 2-2 draw at Goodison Park.
Everton captain James Tarkowski equalised within the seventh minute of added time to spark wild celebrations earlier than Liverpool substitute Curtis Jones took umbrage at Doucoure celebrating in entrance of the visiting followers.
Doucoure and Jones have been proven crimson playing cards by referee Michael Oliver, who additionally brandished one at Liverpool supervisor Arne Slot after the ultimate whistle.
Liverpool Soccer Membership and Everton are conscious of – and condemn within the strongest potential phrases – racist abuse acquired by Abdoulaye Doucoure following Wednesday night time’s Merseyside derby.
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 13, 2025
“Such abuse is reprehensible and won’t, and shouldn’t, be tolerated,” the 2 Premier League golf equipment mentioned in a joint assertion.
“Collectively, the 2 golf equipment will work with Merseyside Police, who’re conducting an investigation with the intention of figuring out the people accountable.”
Doucoure had posted a picture of himself celebrating and paying homage to the Goodison Park trustworthy after what was the final Merseyside derby on the iconic stadium earlier than Everton transfer to a brand new enviornment at Bramley-Moore Dock.
Nonetheless, there have been a number of feedback of a racist nature on the submit.
“We additionally encourage individuals who witness or expertise on-line abuse to report and spotlight it to the social media platforms on which it seems,” the golf equipment added.
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“We should all, together with the social media firms, take a zero-tolerance stance. Platforms must take accountability and motion to ban such abusers.”
Reuters has contacted Meta, which owns Instagram, for remark.
