Former Arsenal and France striker Thierry Henry says he’s eradicating himself from social media due to racism and bullying throughout platforms.
He stated he wouldn’t return to social media till “individuals in energy regulate platforms with the identical vigour and ferocity while you infringe copyright”.
Henry added that there needed to be some accountability.
“It’s far too straightforward to create an account, use it to bully and harass with out consequence and nonetheless stay nameless,” wrote the Frenchman.
“The sheer quantity of racism, bullying and ensuing psychological torture to people is just too poisonous to disregard.”
Henry gained two Premier League titles with Arsenal, the place he performed between 1999 and 2007.
Final September, he detailed instances of racism he skilled throughout his taking part in profession with Arsenal and the French nationwide group.
“We have to make individuals conscious that we’re in ache,” stated Henry. “Sufficient is sufficient. You quick ahead and we’re nonetheless in the identical scenario.”
In Friday’s message, Henry added: “From tomorrow morning I might be eradicating myself from social media till the individuals in energy are in a position to regulate their platforms with the identical vigour and ferocity that they at the moment do while you infringe copyright.
“Till this modifications, I might be disabling my accounts throughout all social platforms. I am hoping this occurs quickly.”
