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Kyle Walker joined Manchester City in 2017 Kyle Walker has said "Instagram and the authorities need to stop this happening" after he was racially abused following Manchester City's 2-0 defeat at Juventus in the Champions League. Walker played the full 90 minutes in Turin on Wednesday as City fell to a seventh defeat in 10 games. The 34-year-old made his appeal for action on an Instagram story where he used a screenshot of a racist message he had received. "No-one should ever be subject to the sort of vile, racist and threatening abuse I have received online since last night's match, " Walker wrote on Instagram. "Instagram and the authorities need to stop this happening for the sake of all who are suffering this abuse. It is never acceptable. "To our fans, we will continue to work as a team to do better, to improve, and turn the corner together. " It is not the first time the England defender has highlighted such abuse online. In April 2021 he similarly shared a screenshot and called for action, yet he suffered further abuse the following month. Instagram said around the time it was continuing to work on measures to tackle online abuse. Premier League champions Manchester City said they "strongly condemn" the racist abuse that Walker was subjected to. "We refuse to tolerate discrimination of any kind, regardless of whether that be in stadiums or online, " the club said. "We will be offering Kyle our full support following the disgusting treatment he has received. " Walker captained Manchester City in Turin and has made 315 appearances for the club since joining from Tottenham in 2017. The England defender has won 15 major trophies during his time at Etihad Stadium, including six Premier League titles and the Champions League. "Racism has no place in our game or anywhere in society, " the Premier League said. "We encourage anyone who hears or sees discriminatory abuse to report it so action can be taken. "The Premier League will support Kyle Walker and the club to tackle online hate. " BBC Sport has contacted Meta, the company which owns Instagram, for comment. Latest Manchester City news, analysis and fan views Get Manchester City news sent straight to your phone Europa League: Man Utd visit Plzen looking to boost last-16 hopes Women's Champions League: Arsenal face Valerenga in penultimate group game Chelsea beat Astana to confirm spot in Conference League last 16 Trace the true history of the gladiators with Dan Snow The story begins with a new emperor with dreams for a gargantuan amphitheatre, the Colosseum Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly star as the iconic double act. Video Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly star as the iconic double act Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy reunite for a variety hall tour of Britain in 1953 The deepest man-made hole in the world The Kola Superdeep Borehole is more than 12, 000 metres deep A disappearance that has mystified police for 50 years Is the son of victim Sandra Rivett about to solve the case of the fugitive aristocrat, Lucan? When is World Cup qualifying draw and how does it work? Why Alvarez is making Guardiola's 'mistake' fear come true Six countries, two hemispheres - how will 2030 World Cup work? Alonso 'still dreaming' of third world title What will a Saudi 2034 World Cup look like? 'The club should be equal' - what's going on with Man Utd Women? Inside Monaco's academy - where future stars are forged Has the Russell row made Verstappen to Mercedes in 2026 less likely? In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week How move to Atalanta transformed Lookman's career. Video How move to Atalanta transformed Lookman's career 'Scheffler makes points while impressing Woods with Tiger feats' When River Plate icon Diaz took over fourth-tier Oxford Why Raducanu is giving herself a 'pat on the back' for 2024 Did Ashworth pay price for Man Utd mediocrity? Hamilton to Ferrari and what else to look out for in 2025 Who are the World Sport Star of the Year contenders? © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.