Newcastle United have contacted police after midfielder Joe Willock was the target for "appalling" racist abuse on social media.
Willock received the abuse on Instagram following Newcastle's 2-1 defeat against Fulham at St James' Park on Saturday.
The 25-year-old was a second-half substitute and missed a chance to put Newcastle 2-1 up before Rodrigo Muniz scored late on to secure the points for Fulham.
Willock shared screenshots of some of the abuse he faced, and Newcastle called for action from social media companies to prevent players receiving such messages.
"Newcastle United strongly condemns the appalling racist abuse received by Joe Willock on Instagram on Saturday evening.