Duke of Cambridge: Football Association president calls for racist abuse of footballers to stop
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Marcus Rashford played in Manchester United's 0-0 draw at Arsenal on Saturday
The Duke of Cambridge has called for racist abuse aimed at footballers to stop, calling it "despicable".
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford was the latest player subjected to racist abuse this weekend after a series of incidents.
On Sunday, Greater Manchester Police began an investigation into the abuse.
, Prince William, who is also the president of the Football Association, praised those who had spoken out.
He said: "Racist abuse - whether on the pitch, in the stands, or on social media - is despicable and it must stop now.