Rangers have labelled the racist abuse despatched to Djeidi Gassama and Emmanuel Fernandez as “unacceptable”.
The duo have been despatched messages on their Instagram accounts following Sunday’s draw at Livingston, with the membership reporting the feedback to Meta and Police Scotland.
In a press release, the Ibrox membership stated their “speedy precedence is the well-being of the gamers concerned” and that they’re in direct contact with Gassama and Fernandez
They added that they’re “proud” that the gamers “stood up for themselves by highlighting this vile abuse”.
In the meantime, the SPFL described the feedback as “disgraceful” and added that they be a part of Rangers in “wholeheartedly condemning the appalling and cowardly on-line racist abuse”.
A press release from the SPFL added “we absolutely assist any steps taken by the authorities to determine the people concerned and would urge anybody with details about these incidents to contact Police Scotland”.
Rangers’ assertion in full
“Following yesterday’s recreation, Djeidi Gassama and Emmanuel Fernandez have been subjected to racist abuse on their Instagram accounts.
“For any participant, opening a cellphone and seeing abuse tied to the color of their pores and skin is just unacceptable.
“The content material has been reported to Meta and will probably be reported to Police Scotland.
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Fernandez scored in Rangers’ draw at Livingston
“The accounts seem like nameless and usually are not related to the membership in any approach. That will make motion tougher to take, however it doesn’t reduce the seriousness of what occurred or the accountability of the platform concerned.
“Our speedy precedence is the wellbeing of the gamers concerned. We’re in direct contact with Djeidi and Manny and have provided our full assist each now and thru any future judicial course of.
“We’re proud that they stood up for themselves by highlighting this vile abuse final night time.
“Manny and Djeidi signify Rangers with dedication and satisfaction. Each time they step onto the pitch, they accomplish that on behalf of this membership and our followers.
“Many supporters have already reached out with messages of assist. We welcome that backing.
“It displays what this membership stands for: satisfaction within the shirt, respect for many who put on it, and a dedication to face collectively.”
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