Police have launched an investigation into the social media abuse directed at the wife of Arsenal forward Kai Havertz, following his recent poor performance in the FA Cup. Havertz, who missed a crucial penalty during Arsenal’s shootout defeat to Manchester United on Sunday, has come under intense scrutiny for his form.
The abuse escalated after Havertz’s wife, Sophia, reposted two harmful messages she had received on Instagram. In response to this disturbing online harassment, a police spokesman confirmed that authorities received a report of malicious communications directed at a Hertfordshire resident on January 12. Investigations are currently underway.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed his concern about the “terrible consequences” of online abuse during a press conference ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League clash with Tottenham. Arteta emphasized that online harassment has no place in football, stating, “We can accept it and say ‘that’s our job,’ but there are certain limits. The line has to be drawn. It cannot happen. That’s it.”
Despite his struggles in recent games, including a 2-0 loss to Newcastle in the League Cup, Havertz has scored 12 goals in 27 matches for Arsenal this season. His erratic form has sparked criticism, but Arteta remains firm in his support, underscoring that no player or their family should face such malicious attacks.
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