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What systemic changes are necessary within football and on social media platforms to prevent future incidents of racist abuse and ensure the safety of players?

The lack of effective action from social media companies against racist abuse underscores the need for stronger legal enforcement. The Online Safety Act offers hope for improved regulation, but its success hinges on effective enforcement against both individual perpetrators and the platforms themselves. The Lionesses' decision to stand instead of kneeling before the semi-final reflects their belief that a new approach is required to combat racism.