Kerry FC have condemned racist abuse directed at their own players after Friday's 1-0 defeat to Athlone Town.
The club revealed that several players were subjected to racial abuse on social media after the loss to their First Division rivals.
In a statement released by the club this morning, Kerry FC stated they were "shocked" and "disappointed" by the abuse.
The Club also emphasised that Kerry FC is a place "where all people are welcome regardless of race."
"Kerry FC is shocked, disappointed and angry at racist abuse of our players on social media during our game against Athlone Town last night," reads the Kerry FC statement released this morning.
"Kerry FC is working with the FAI and the League of Ireland to Kick It Out of our game.
"Kerry FC condemns discrimination in football and will not tolerate any form of hate towards any of our players or staff
"Mounthawk Park and Kerry FC is a community where all people are welcome regardless of race, ethnicity, and other diverse backgrounds."
The statement comes just a day after the FAI condemned "vile and racist abuse' directed at underage Ireland players."
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