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Matt Maltby

Arthur Masuaku shares shocking racist abuse from fan on social media

Arthur Masuaku is the latest footballer to be the victim of awful racist abuse on social media.

The West Ham defender shared the offensive messages he received on Instagram on Sunday night - and rightly hit out at the offender.

The message read: “This team is only for white people your s*** get out.”

The fan continued his abuse via the direct messaging tool on Instagram, urging the left-back to “leave the f****** club.”

West Ham defender Arthur Masuaku (Getty Images)

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Masuaku reacted to the shocking abuse by posting a screen grab of the messages, and wrote: “Some people I swear.”

This latest incident comes after players who took part in the Enough campaign for a 24-hour social media boycott in protest at online racial abuse received further insults in response to their posts.

The Professional Footballers' Association intended to display a show of solidarity with its members who have been targeted, as well as a demand to social media organisations and the game's authorities that more needs to be done.

The shocking abuse directed at the defender on social media (masuaku26/Instagram)

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Following the boycott, which happened earlier this month and had been backed by professionals throughout the English game, social media platforms issued responses to highlight their efforts to combat abuse.

Nevertheless, the PFA said last week there had been more abuse directed at some of those involved in supporting the campaign.

"Yesterday, some members received racist abuse on their Enough posts. When these incidents were reported, the response from social networks was - again - unacceptable," the players' union said in a post on Twitter .

Masuaku in action with Manchester United's Scott McTominay this season (Reuters)

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“We will be inviting players to report any racist abuse they have received to us. We will collate it and share it with social platforms to demonstrate the impact of their lack of action.

"We will be requesting meetings with each of the social platforms as a matter of priority. Meetings with the The FA and government are planned for next month.

"This is a first step in a larger player-led campaign to tackle racism and demand meaningful change."

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