Brazil's Fernandinho target of racist insults after World Cup own goal

While some internet users directed racist barbs at Brazil's midfielder Fernandinho, others defended him. [Photo/Courtesy]

Brazilian midfielder Fernandinho and family members have been victims of racist insults on social media since his World Cup own goal on Friday, when Brazil was eliminated by Belgium in the quarterfinals of the World Cup in Russia.

Several internet users referred to the Manchester City player as a "monkey," while some even threatened to kill him after Brazil's 2-1 loss