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.