Overview

• Sandra Calvert-Lewin, wife of Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, received death threats and abusive messages online after publicly supporting her husband’s achievements at Goodison Park.
• Everton FC issued a strong condemnation of the abuse, describing it as criminal, distressing, and unrepresentative of the club's values and its majority of supporters.
• The club has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance on discriminatory behavior and is collaborating with Merseyside Police and the Premier League to hold the offenders accountable.
• Merseyside Police expressed being appalled by the racist and threatening comments, stating that online anonymity does not shield individuals from legal consequences.
• Everton has urged fans and the public to report any instances of abuse to authorities and social media platforms, while continuing to provide full support to the Calvert-Lewin family.