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Neil Ewing: 'The self-congratulatory moral superiority of the GAA fan needs to be checked. We need a kick in the backside'

Time to reclaim the internet from #GAAdopes

Former Sligo footballer Niall Ewing hits out at those spraying personal abuse at GAA people and has an idea on just how to deal with the '#GAADope' spouting their bile online.

Football • 22 Jun

FA wants UK legislation to tackle social media abuse

The Football Association has called on the UK Government to introduce legislation to compel social media companies to do more to stop online abuse.

Soccer • 04 May 21

Pauw praises FAI for delaying social media boycott

Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw praised the FAI's decision to delay their social media blackout until midnight on Saturday in order to support and promote the women's game in Ireland.

Soccer • 01 May 21

Glen Kamara said he been abused online 'every day' since he clashed with Slavia Plague defender Ondrej Kudela over alleged racist comments

Rangers join boycott of social media platforms

Rangers want "clear and direct action" from social media companies after joining Birmingham and Swansea in a week-long boycott of all platforms to combat abuse and discrimination.

Soccer • 09 Apr 21

(Left to right): James McClean, Emer O'Neill and Leon Reid.

'Crazily powerful' social media a double-edged sword

Last week the Olympic Federation of Ireland launched a new campaign aimed at highlighting and clamping down on online hate speech, but with the toxic side of social media bubbling so violently, there's a lot of work to do.

other sport • 03 Mar 21

The GAA Social Media Policy and Guidelines have
been developed so people feel enabled to participate,
while being mindful of the standards expected by the
GAA

'There are so many aspects to the online attack'

We get the views from three GAA figures on the issues surrounding social media abuse within the organisation.

GAA • 23 Aug 22

PFA: Trolls take a toll on players

The Professional Footballers' Association has blamed social media abuse for contributing to a surge in the number of players accessing its counselling services last year.

Soccer • 19 Feb 20

Carlton Cole's bank balance is £20k less impressive following today's ruling

Carlton Cole handed £20k fine by the FA

West Ham striker Carlton Cole has been hit with a £20,000 Football Association fine after admitting breaching social media rules.

Soccer • 12 Mar 15

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