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EFL demands that the next Prime Minister holds social media companies responsible for online abuse after Crystal Palace defender Joachim Andersen's horrific abuse following incident with Darwin Nunez

The English Football League will challenge the new Prime Minister to ensure the Government holds social media companies to account over online abuse.

Crystal Palace defender Joachim Andersen turned to police after he was bombarded with death threats and vitriol following his involvement in the incident which saw Darwin Nunez sent off in Monday's 1-1 draw with Liverpool.

David McArdle, who oversees inclusion and anti-discrimination initiatives for the EFL, agreed rooting out bad behaviour is paramount in ensuring football remains a welcoming space for fans and players alike.

The EFL have demanded that the Government holds social media to account over online abuse
Crystal Palace' Joachim Andersen received a barrage of online abuse after Darwin Nunez clash

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