Overview
- Joe Willock received racially abusive messages that included violent threats after Newcastle’s 2-0 win over Crystal Palace.
- Willock shared screenshots on Instagram and wrote, “I pray you and your family find God. And may him have mercy on you.”
- Newcastle reported the messages to Northumbria Police and said it will fully support efforts to hold the perpetrator accountable.
- The club said past incidents have targeted Willock and argued that content removal or filters fall short without timely account information from Meta.
- The Premier League voiced support for Willock, while recent cases and a FIFA report underscore a broader rise in online abuse of players; no arrests in this case were reported.