Lion Links: 2/8/21
MLS is gaining respect, Kei Kamara recognized during Black History Month, Tigres UANL makes history, and more.
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Merry Monday morning, Mane Landers! What did you think of the Super Bowl? It was not quite the back and forth affair we were promised, though I’m certain Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans are happy with the result. Condolences to any readers that are Kansas City Chiefs fans, but worry not, Patrick Mahomes will bounce back and you’ll most likely see more Super Bowls while he’s around.
I don’t know about you, but we feasted at my house. We made nachos, pizza biscuit bread, and chicken nuggets. Yes, that’s a bit of time in the kitchen, but my belly tells me it was worth it. Of course, I might feel differently later this morning. Oh well, it’s only once a year. Let’s turn our attention back to soccer.
Colchester United s Callum Harriott has added his voice to the growing calls for social media companies to take greater responsibility for racist abuse posted on their platforms.
This weekend, Manchester United players Axel Tuanzebe and Lauren James became the latest in a long line of players to be targeted by trolls.
In response to the latest two incidents, culture secretary Oliver Dowden tweeted that the government will soon change the law to make social media companies more accountable for posts on their sites.
Colchester winger Harriott, 26, has also been subjected to abuse in the past and believes enough is enough.
Tobin Heath s injury is a real blow - but Man Utd have the squad depth to cope
Heath has been ruled out for up to 12 weeks | Visionhaus/Getty Images
Manchester United s WSL title bid has been dealt a major blow after Tobin Heath was ruled out for up to 12 weeks with an ankle injury.
Heath became the biggest signing in the Red Devils short history when she and USWNT teammate Christen Press arrived from Portland Thorns in September, and she has been instrumental in United s surprise title challenge this term.
A Heath goal inspired United s Manchester derby comeback | Alex Livesey - Danehouse/Getty Images