Sørloth's Partner Highlights Online Abuse Following Norway's World Cup Exit
Norway international Alexander Sørloth has faced a backlash of online abuse following his team's elimination from the World Cup. His partner, Lena Selnes, took to Instagram to expose some of the offensive comments directed at the player after their quarter-final loss to England in Miami.
The Norwegian forward became a target for vitriol on social media after Norway's departure from the World Cup. The team's tournament journey concluded with a quarter-final defeat against England.
Sørloth's partner, Lena Selnes, shared screenshots of some of the abusive messages they received. These comments were posted on her personal Instagram account in the aftermath of Saturday's match, which took place in Miami.
It's never acceptable for athletes, or their loved ones, to endure online harassment. Such abuse highlights a persistent and ugly side of fan culture that needs confronting.
