Everton and Liverpool launch joint assertion condemning racist abuse directed at Abdoulaye Doucoure

Everton and Liverpool have launched a joint assertion condemning the abuse directed at Blues midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure following final night time’s Merseyside derby.

Doucoure taunted the travelling followers after James Tarkowski’s late equaliser, prompting a scuffle with Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones which resulted in each gamers being proven crimson playing cards.

Reds boss Arne Slot was additionally dismissed after the ultimate whistle for one thing he stated in the direction of referee Michael Oliver.

Liverpool Soccer Membership and Everton are conscious of – and condemn within the strongest attainable phrases – racist abuse obtained by Abdoulaye Doucoure following Wednesday night time’s Merseyside derby.

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 13, 2025

The incident preceded a wave of abhorrent messages geared toward former Mali worldwide Doucoure.

The assertion learn: “Liverpool FC and Everton FC are conscious of – and condemn within the strongest attainable phrases – racist abuse obtained by Abdoulaye Doucoure following Wednesday night time’s Merseyside derby.

“Such abuse is reprehensible and won’t, and mustn’t, be tolerated.

“Collectively, the 2 golf equipment will work with Merseyside Police, who’re conducting an investigation with the intention of figuring out the people accountable.

“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.

“We should all, together with the social media firms, take a zero-tolerance stance. Platforms have to take accountability and motion to ban such abusers.

“Racism and hate has no place on-line, in our stadiums or in our communities.”