Everton and Liverpool Condemn Racist Abuse of Abdoulaye Doucouré After Merseyside Derby

The clubs have pledged to work with police to identify perpetrators after the Everton midfielder was targeted online following a dramatic 2-2 draw.

Abdoulaye Doucouré faced racist abuse on social media after celebrating Everton's late equalizer in the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.
Both Everton and Liverpool issued a joint statement denouncing the abuse as reprehensible and intolerable.
The clubs are collaborating with Merseyside Police, who have launched an investigation to identify those responsible for the hateful comments.
Doucouré and Liverpool's Curtis Jones were sent off after a post-match scuffle sparked by Doucouré's celebration near visiting fans.
Social media platforms have been urged to take stronger action against users engaging in racist behavior, with calls for a zero-tolerance policy.