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Loris Karius of Liverpool.
The British Police say they are investigating death threats made to Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius after the Champions League final.
The German, 24, and his family were the subject of threats after his two mistakes helped Real Madrid to a 3-1 win over the Reds in Kiev on Saturday.
Karius was in tears at the final whistle and apologised to fans.
"We take social media posts of this nature extremely seriously. Offences will be investigated," police said.
"Officers are aware of a number of comments and threats made via social media.
"Merseyside Police would like to remind social media users that any offences including malicious communications and threatening behaviour will be investigated."
The German gave Real striker Karim Benzema an easy goal for the opener in Kiev on Saturday night.
Karius later allowed a Gareth Bale shot to squirm in for Real's third as the Spanish club won their third consecutive Champions League trophy.
On Sunday, he posted on social media: "I'm infinitely sorry to my team-mates, for you fans, and for all the staff."
Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet has backed Karius to bounce back from his Champions League nightmare.
"I've been in this situation before myself and those kind of things you deal with yourself.
Liverpool's goalkeeping coach John Achterberg tried to console Karius after the match.
"Obviously it is not good what happened. It was unlucky for him it happened in this game," said the Dutchman.
"I just tried to pick his head up and show him you have to carry on with it. It is hard to take but that is life in football."
Courtesy of the BBC
