Increase in racism during World Cup reflects ‘growing pattern of abuse’

This week's World Cup quarter-finals are bringing more than athletic intensity. According to The Guardian, racist attacks on players including Kylian Mbappé have surged on social media, with experts linking the harassment to the divisive political climate. Kick It Out, a UK anti-discrimination organization, says players are facing unprecedented levels of abuse—a 'growing pattern' tied directly to the politics playing out beyond the pitch.

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