Footballer Wilfried Zaha states that “things need to change” after he got racist abuse on social media, as a 12- year-old boy arrested over the event was released under investigation.

The Crystal Palace star was sent out a series of violent messages and racist images on his Instagram account, consisting of one message which checked out: “You better not score tomorrow you black c***”.

Zaha posted screenshots of the messages on his Twitter account with the caption: “Woke up to this today.”

West Midlands Cops stated a 12- year-old arrested in connection with the messages has actually considering that been released under investigation.

The force stated they were attempting to contact Zaha to get a declaration and added that “racism has no place in society”.

Composing on Twitter, the Ivory Coast international thanked cops for their “swift action” in making an arrest.

He stated he was “very disappointed” by Palace’s 2-0 loss to Aston Rental property on Sunday however wished to “thank you for all your messages of support”.

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He added: “People need to comprehend that whatever your age, that your behaviour and your words included repercussions and you can not conceal behind social media.

” It is crucial social media platforms do as they did the other day and look for these people and eliminate them.”

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The 27- year-old stated he had actually gotten violent messages prior to, and advised others to act.

“This is not the first time I have received messages like this, nor am I the only player to receive messages like this – it happens every day,” he stated.

” I wish to thank everybody for the love and assistance however enough is enough! It is inadequate to be revolted by these messages I got and relocation on.

” It isn’t adequate to simply state #notoracism. We need action, we need education, things need to alter.”

Palace manager Roy Hodgson explained the abuse as “despicable and afraid” and applauded Zaha for going public.

After the footballer shared his experience on social media, anti-discrimination advocates Kick It Out tweeted: “We are very dissatisfied that Wilf Zaha has actually when again been the topic of targeted racial abuse.

“Those who continue to select professional sportspeople in this way, need to be brought to justice and face the strongest consequences #KickItOut.”

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