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FIFA has removed more than 7 million pieces of hateful content from the Internet
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FIFA has removed more than 7 million pieces of hateful content from the Internet

The International Football Federation (FIFA) has removed over seven million potentially hateful contents from social media during the ongoing World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This number is significantly higher compared to the previous World Cup held in Qatar four years ago. FIFA has been using online abuse protection services since the last tournament, which were also made available to all teams, coaches, players, and other staff at this year's event. According to reports, FIFA has reported more than 200,000 abusive messages and taken appropriate measures against them. Additionally, they have handed over more than 1,000 'extremely serious threats' to the relevant authorities for investigation. The World Cup will conclude on Sunday evening with the final match between Argentina and Spain, followed by a third-place playoff between France and England.

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FIFA has removed more than 7 million pieces of hateful content from the Internet

The International Football Federation (FIFA) has removed over seven million potentially hateful contents from social media during the ongoing World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This number is significantly higher compared to the previous World Cup held in Qatar four years ago. FIFA has been using online abuse protection services since the last tournament, which were also made available to all teams, coaches, players, and other staff at this year's event. According to reports, FIFA has reported more than 200,000 abusive messages and taken appropriate measures against them. Additionally, they have handed over more than 1,000 'extremely serious threats' to the relevant authorities for investigation. The World Cup will conclude on Sunday evening with the final match between Argentina and Spain, followed by a third-place playoff between France and England.

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