The FIGC, FIFPRO and UEFA have all joined the growing social media boycott in football this weekend to protest growing abuse on these platforms.
There have been numerous examples in recent months of players and even coaches receiving viciously insulting, violent, racist comments.
The 17-year-old son of Juventus coach Andrea Pirlo revealed only a few days ago that he had received death threats via social media, while Crotone striker Nwankwo Simy was sent messages wishing death upon his baby son.
The FIGC, FIFPRO and UEFA have all joined the growing social media boycott in football this weekend to protest growing abuse on these platforms.
There have been numerous examples in recent months of players and even coaches receiving viciously insulting, violent, racist comments.
The 17-year-old son of Juventus coach Andrea Pirlo revealed only a few days ago that he had received death threats via social media, while Crotone striker Nwankwo Simy was sent messages wishing death upon his baby son.
After the Premier League clubs announced they were boycotting social media from Friday April 30 to Monday May 3 in protest at the lack of action to clamp down on those who send these messages, others joined in.
The FIGC (Italian Football Federation) is adhering, as are UEFA and FIFPRO.
So far, there is no word from the Lega Serie A.
“We want to give our contribution to what should be described as a campaign for civility,” said FIGC President Gabriele Gravina.
“The time has come to say enough. For the importance that football has in our society, it is opportune for it to assume responsibility for sending positive messages, in contrast to the professional haters.
“Sport is about joy and sharing, not an instrument to feed violence and foment disgust.”