Social media companies must do more to stop online abuse. That is why this weekend we are coming together with football clubs and governing bodies, along with other sports and organisations, to boycott social media and demand change.
Swansea City will join The FA, Premier League, EFL, FA Women’s Super League, FA Women’s Championship, PFA, LMA, PGMOL, Kick It Out, Women in Football and the FSA to unite for a social media boycott from 3pm on Friday, April 30 to 11.59pm on Monday, May 3, in response to the ongoing and sustained discriminatory abuse received online by players and many others connected to football.
Swansea City and Swansea City Community Trust are joining football clubs across the country this month to welcome refugees and people seeking asylum, as part of Amnesty International’s Football Welcomes campaign.
Angel Rangel reflects on his career at Swansea City after announcing his retirement from football.
The 38-year-old, who spent 11 years at the Liberty before moving to QPR, talks to Swans TV about his experiences in SA1 and his next steps after hanging up his boots.
“Swanselona wasn’t just a playing style, it was a legacy, it was a way of life. Swansea City is my life and always will be.”
An emotional Angel Rangel reflects on his career in south west Wales after officially announcing his retirement from football, aged 38.
Steve Cooper hopes Swansea City’s decision to boycott social media will raise awareness of the effects of online abuse and challenge companies to take action against those guilty of such offences.
