Anthony Martial subject to racial abuse on social media 'Again' after West Brom stalemate

Manchester United had to settle for a point for second time in a row following a draw against West Bromwich Albion in Premier League. Amid team’s struggling form on field, club forward Anthony Martial has been subject to racial abuse on social media. tably, this isn’t first time that France international has been a top target for racist trolls on social media, often blamed for team's poor form.

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West Brom vs Man United stalemate takes a horrendous turn, Martial racially abused 

Man United mand to salv a draw against West Bromwich Albion on Sunday. hosts achieved breakthrough as early as second minute when Cor Gallagher headed well past shot-stopper David de Gea by Mbaye Diagne. And Throstles continued to threaten Man United defence until midfielder Bru Fernandes’ magnificent effort.

Portuguese international struck a sensational volley to put it past Sam Johnstone. But Old Trafford outfit could t bag winner and had to settle for a draw, for second consecutive game following 3-3 stalemate against Everton. And Martial, who played until 66th minute, has been again a subject of racial abuse on Instagram. Several users have tagged Instagram to act against racial post.

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Anthony Martial wife reveals abusive texts 

However, this isn’t first instance of Frenchman facing heat following Red Devils’ unimpressive display on field. Martial and his teammate Axel Tuanzebe were racially abused on Instagram following Man United’s defeat against Sheffield United a couple of weeks ago.

His wife received abusive messs on Instagram, including threats of being killed if player did t leave city of Manchester along with his family. She decided t to keep mum and instead went on to share messs on social media platform to bring to light darker side of fans.

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Martial racial abuse: Instagram assures stricter action 

Recently, Man United, Man City and Liverpool issued a joint statement to condemn intensifying racial abuse incidences. statement comes after English superstar Marcus Rashford and Southampton teenr Alex Jankewitz were also targeted on social media for ir skin colour. Instagram, on its part, has stated that strict penalties including removal of accounts, will be issued against people hurling abuse on social media.

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