Racial abuse directed at Kyle Walker following Manchester City's Champions League defeat prompts urgent call to address issue

Walker put in a full 90-minute performance during the Champions League match in Turin, but unfortunately, his efforts were not enough to turn the tide for Pep Guardiola's team, who suffered their seventh defeat in 10 matches.

ALSO READ: Manchester United comes from behind to beat Viktoria Plzen; Spurs held by Rangers in Europa League

The England international posted a screenshot of a message he received on Instagram from an unnamed user to his social media accounts on Thursday that used obscene racist language.

"No one should ever be subjected to the sort of vile, racist and threatening abuse I have received online since last night's match," Walker wrote on his X and Instagram accounts. "Instagram and the authorities need to stop this happening for the sake of all who are suffering this abuse. It is never acceptable.

"To our fans, we will continue to work as a team to do better, to improve and to turn the corner together."