Port Vale have condemned the rise of hate speech posted on their social media channels.The League One side released a strongly-worded statement on Saturday where they described some of the language on their posts as ‘disgusting’.Port Vale have hit out at the tone of some comments on their social media pagesGettyPort Vale statementThe club statement read: “We have noticed an increasing amount of hate speech and comments across the social media channels of the football club and the club’s charity, the Port Vale Foundation.“Frankly, the language used so freely and openly, is disgusting.“We are extremely proud to be a football club that champions diversity and social inclusion and will no longer tolerate the torrent of abuse aimed at certain individuals or groups based on their ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or otherwise.“To put this clearly and simply, the views and the people that hold them are not welcome at Port Vale Football Club.”The majority of the hate speech appears to have been posted on the club’s Facebook page rather than their X and Instagram accounts.Port Vale, who sit bottom of League One, are gearing up for a huge FA Cup quarter-final tie at Chelsea after the international break.Their post comes just hours after Liverpool released a statement of their own denouncing racial abuse directed at defender Ibrahima Konate.The France international was subjected to slurs on social media following the Reds’ 4-0 win over Galatasaray.Konate was involved in a challenge with Victor Osimhen which left the Galatasaray striker with a fractured forearm.“It is dehumanising, cowardly and rooted in hate,” the club said.Ibrahima Konate was subjected to racial abuse on social media after Liverpool’s win over GalatasarayGetty“Racism has no place in football, no place in society and no place anywhere – online or offline.“Our players are not targets. They are human beings. The abuse that continues to be directed at players, often hidden behind anonymous accounts, is a stain on the game and on the platforms that allow it to persist.”Last month, The Premier League revealed that they were investigating four racial abuse directed at four top-flight players.And in response to Liverpool’s statement, The Premier League added: “Anybody who chooses to abuse others is not welcome in our game and they are not a true fan,” it added.“It is clear that more needs to be done to address this issue and we will work alongside clubs, football bodies, law enforcement and social media companies to ensure this remains a priority for all.“Any individuals identified and found guilty of discrimination will face the strongest possible consequences, including club bans and legal prosecution.”