"We strongly condemn this abhorrent behaviour which has no place in football or society. Such actions are entirely unacceptable, and we stand in full support of Calvin Bassey," the London-based club said in a statement. "We will do everything in our power to work with the relevant authorities in identifying the perpetrators of these vile messages and taking the strongest form of action against them."
Social media companies have long been urged to do more to fight rampant abuse on their platforms, where anonymity can provide protection for perpetrators. ___
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