Minnesota Vikings’ Alexander Mattison Confronts Racial Abuse in DMs After Eagles’ Loss
Minnesota Vikings’ player, Alexander Mattison, had a tough time during the game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles’ defense held Mattison to just 28 yards on eight carries, and four fumbles, including one from Mattison, contributed to their loss.
However, things took a grim turn after the game. Mattison received hateful messages from “fans” in his direct messages (DMs). These messages contained racial slurs and even suggested that Mattison should harm himself.
This is truly disgusting and shameful.
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) September 15, 2023
After the #Eagles game, #Vikings RB Alexander Mattison was called the N-word, was told he should commit suicide and was told a number of other racist terms in his DMs by "fans", he shared on Instagram.
This is what some athletes face every… pic.twitter.com/mKfR8tkTw4
Mattison responded by saying, “This is not okay.” He revealed that he received messages from over 60 people after the game. He added, “I hope the 60+ people who decided to come at me with disgustingly disrespectful messages tonight in DMs and comments really reflect… Under my helmet, I am a human…a father…a son. This is sick.”
While Mattison understands that he didn’t perform at his best, it’s crucial to remember that nobody should face such hateful comments, regardless of their performance. This incident sheds light on the ongoing problem of online harassment and the need to create a respectful online community.
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