Racism in football has been a steadily growing problem over the years.
The combined presence of Twitter and Instagram and the fact that fans are not allowed to enter stadiums due to the Covid-19 pandemic has amplified the problem, with many instead taking to the social media platforms to hurl abuse at footballers - often hiding behind an anonymous profile.
The likes of Marcus Rashford, Eddie Nketiah and Axel Tuanzebe have been repeatedly targeted with racist bigotry on the platform - so how are they getting punished? Goal takes a look.
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Arrest
Those identified to be spewing racist abuse online can face arrest.