FA, Premier League and EFL condemn 'unacceptable events' in stadiums and warn of criminal convictions amid violence at West Brom and Wolves FA Cup clash
1 year, 1 month ago

FA, Premier League and EFL condemn 'unacceptable events' in stadiums and warn of criminal convictions amid violence at West Brom and Wolves FA Cup clash

Daily Mail  

The Football Association, Premier League and EFL have condemned 'unacceptable events' in stadiums with the three bodies issuing a joint statement warning supporters they could face criminal convinctions. Crowd trouble marred West Brom and Wolves match at the Hawthorns on Saturday, which led to the FA Cup tie being halted for 30 minutes amid disturbing scenes. West Brom and Wolves FA Cup clash was halted for 30 minutes on Saturday amid fan violence The FA, Premier League and EFL have condemned recent events taking place in stadiums A man was arrested after running onto the pitch to confront the referee during Port Vale's clash against Portsmouth in League One on Saturday Your browser does not support iframes. Police last month launched an investigation into an alleged racist comment aimed at Luton striker Carlton Morris during their Premier League match with Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Boxing Day.

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Football fan who ‘made racist gesture’ at player dies after being reported to police
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Football fan who ‘made racist gesture’ at player dies after being reported to police

The Independent  

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Sporting organisations meet with UK government over calming social tensions
7 months, 1 week ago

Sporting organisations meet with UK government over calming social tensions

The Independent  

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Premier League forced to apologise after Tottenham fixture moved
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Premier League forced to apologise after Tottenham fixture moved

The Independent  

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FA to work with police over ‘tragedy chanting’ heard during Manchester United-Liverpool
1 year ago

FA to work with police over ‘tragedy chanting’ heard during Manchester United-Liverpool

The Independent  

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English soccer authorities vow to stamp out fan trouble after West Brom-Wolves incident
1 year, 1 month ago

English soccer authorities vow to stamp out fan trouble after West Brom-Wolves incident

Associated Press  

English soccer authorities have vowed to stamp out “criminal” behavior inside stadiums after admitting they were “very concerned” about recent incidents. Eight bodies including the English Football Association, Premier League and U.K. football policing unit said in a joint statement on Tuesday they would not tolerate acts of discrimination, violence or trespassing on the field of play. “Acts of discrimination, …

Terrifying scenes at West Brom-Wolves are a warning for football
1 year, 1 month ago

Terrifying scenes at West Brom-Wolves are a warning for football

The Independent  

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West Brom v Wolves FA Cup match suspended after violent clashes between fans
1 year, 1 month ago

West Brom v Wolves FA Cup match suspended after violent clashes between fans

The Independent  

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Football's day of disgrace: FA Cup derby clash is halted after violence breaks out in the stands between West Brom and Wolves supporters, fans storm the pitch and players are forced to take their chil
1 year, 1 month ago

Football's day of disgrace: FA Cup derby clash is halted after violence breaks out in the stands between West Brom and Wolves supporters, fans storm the pitch and players are forced to take their chil

Daily Mail  

The FA Cup derby clash between West Brom and Wolves was halted after violence broke out in the stands between supporters of both sides, with fans storming the pitch and players being forced to take their children to safety. Email: tips@dailymail.com A blood-covered fan is taken away by police officers after trouble breaks out between fans during the English FA …

Wolves claim player subjected to discriminatory abuse during Crystal Palace loss
1 year, 6 months ago

Wolves claim player subjected to discriminatory abuse during Crystal Palace loss

The Independent  

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Premier League: England FA to clamp down on players harassing referees
1 year, 7 months ago

Premier League: England FA to clamp down on players harassing referees

The Hindu  

Premier League players have been warned that they will face harsher punishments for harassing referees as part of a raft of measures aimed at stamping out bad behaviour on the pitch. “As part of this reset, The FA, Premier League, EFL, Barclays Women’s Super League, Barclays Women’s Championship, National League System and referees’ governing body PGMOL have collectively launched a …

Leeds charged with failing to control crowd after Eddie Howe confronted
1 year, 9 months ago

Leeds charged with failing to control crowd after Eddie Howe confronted

The Independent  

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Supporter arrested at FA Cup final for wearing offensive Hillsborough T-shirt
1 year, 9 months ago

Supporter arrested at FA Cup final for wearing offensive Hillsborough T-shirt

The Independent  

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Sheffield Wednesday cleared after complaints of overcrowding in Newcastle tie
2 years, 1 month ago

Sheffield Wednesday cleared after complaints of overcrowding in Newcastle tie

The Independent  

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Safety body to review overcrowding reports at FA Cup match at Hillsborough
2 years, 2 months ago

Safety body to review overcrowding reports at FA Cup match at Hillsborough

The Hindu  

The British government’s sports stadium safety regulator has announced a review into complaints of “overcrowding and crushing” by Newcastle United supporters at the Hillsborough Stadium during the FA Cup match against Sheffield Wednesday. “The allocation of tickets issued to Newcastle supporters also complied absolutely with the Safety Certificate.” The club said that fewer supporters entered the visitors’ turnstiles when aligned …

Government stadium regulator investigating claims of crushing and overcrowding at Hillsborough
2 years, 2 months ago

Government stadium regulator investigating claims of crushing and overcrowding at Hillsborough

Daily Mail  

The Government's sports stadium regulator is now investigating reports of overcrowding and crushing during Sheffield Wednesday's FA Cup tie with Newcastle at Hillsborough on Saturday. A stadium regulator that advises government is looking into worrying safety claims from Newcastle fans following their FA Cup clash with Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough However, the FA are looking into the claims and they …

Football fan cleared of racially abusing Ashley Cole at FA Cup match
2 years, 2 months ago

Football fan cleared of racially abusing Ashley Cole at FA Cup match

The Independent  

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FA looking into reports of overcrowding at Sheffield Wednesday’s Hillsborough after Newcastle FA Cup visit
2 years, 2 months ago

FA looking into reports of overcrowding at Sheffield Wednesday’s Hillsborough after Newcastle FA Cup visit

New York Times  

The FA is looking into reports of overcrowding in the lower tier of Hillsborough’s Leppings Lane End during Newcastle United’s 2-1 defeat by Sheffield Wednesday in the FA Cup third round. Several Newcastle fans raised the issue of overcrowding on social media, with some claiming they had to rip netting away from seats to make space, with the alleged overcrowding …

Police treatment of Liverpool fans ‘constituted criminal assault’ in Champions League final chaos
2 years, 5 months ago

Police treatment of Liverpool fans ‘constituted criminal assault’ in Champions League final chaos

The Independent  

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FA investigating ‘incident’ between Arsenal and Liverpool players during Premier League match
2 years, 5 months ago

FA investigating ‘incident’ between Arsenal and Liverpool players during Premier League match

The Independent  

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FA investigating pitch invasions, condemns ‘anti-social behaviour’ from fans
2 years, 10 months ago

FA investigating pitch invasions, condemns ‘anti-social behaviour’ from fans

The Hindu  

The English Football Association is investigating all incidents of fans invading the field and has condemned their “anti-social behaviour” as completely unacceptable. The FA’s statement comes after Everton fans invaded the pitch at Goodison Park following Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s 85th-minute winner and at the final whistle of Thursday’s 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace, which secured its spot in the Premier League …

FA investigates alleged racist abuse during Leeds’ home match with Arsenal
3 years, 3 months ago

FA investigates alleged racist abuse during Leeds’ home match with Arsenal

The Independent  

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Newcastle launch investigation into alleged racist gesture at Tottenham game
3 years, 5 months ago

Newcastle launch investigation into alleged racist gesture at Tottenham game

The Independent  

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Jude Bellingham calls for ‘proper punishments’ after abuse of England players
3 years, 6 months ago

Jude Bellingham calls for ‘proper punishments’ after abuse of England players

The Independent  

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FA chiefs WOULD have fully supported the England squad if they walked off the pitch in Hungary
3 years, 6 months ago

FA chiefs WOULD have fully supported the England squad if they walked off the pitch in Hungary

Daily Mail  

England players had the full backing of the Football Association if they walked off the pitch in the face of sickening racial abuse against Hungary on Thursday night - and will continue to do so in the future. England players had the full backing of the Football Association if they walked off the pitch in the face of sickening racial …

UEFA takes disciplinary action against FA over fan behaviour at Euro final
3 years, 7 months ago

UEFA takes disciplinary action against FA over fan behaviour at Euro final

The Hindu  

UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against England's Football Association for the behaviour of fans during the European Championship final last month, European football's governing body said on Monday. UEFA opened a disciplinary investigation two days after the final and the FA was hit with four charges for invasion of the field of play by supporters, throwing of objects, disturbance caused …

UEFA Charges English FA over Fan Disturbances During Euro 2020 Final
3 years, 8 months ago

UEFA Charges English FA over Fan Disturbances During Euro 2020 Final

News 18  

UEFA has charged the English Football Association over fan disturbances during England’s Euro 2020 final loss to Italy, European football’s governing body announced on Tuesday. An investigation into “events involving supporters which occurred inside and around the stadium” will also be conducted, after fans without tickets managed to force their way into Wembley on Sunday. “A UEFA ethics and disciplinary …

Euro 2020 Final: Football Association pledges review into Wembley security breach
3 years, 8 months ago

Euro 2020 Final: Football Association pledges review into Wembley security breach

The Hindu  

England's Football Association will conduct a full review into Sunday's security breach at Wembley Stadium ahead of the European Championship final, chief executive Mark Bullingham has told the BBC. "We will do a full review and we will work with the police to catch anyone involved and make sure we can prevent it ever happening again," Bullingham told the BBC …

'If football is shut down we know where the fault lies' Experts want action on Covid rule-breakers
4 years, 2 months ago

'If football is shut down we know where the fault lies' Experts want action on Covid rule-breakers

Daily Mail  

Virologists, public health doctors and epidemiologists are queuing up to urge football’s governing bodies to crack down on Covid rule-breakers who celebrate goals in tight-knit huddles. Paul Pogba was mobbed by Manchester United team mates when he scored a goal at Burnley Manchester City players break Covid rules by hugging while celebrating against Brighton The latest expert to speak out …

Premier League players told to stop hugging by government
4 years, 2 months ago

Premier League players told to stop hugging by government

India TV News  

The British government is increasingly troubled by soccer players hugging and kissing in celebrations, risking coronavirus infections and the sport's ability to be allowed to continue during the latest lockdown. Outbreaks at Premier League teams, forcing the postponement of matches, have heightened concerns about the avoidable and very visible close contact between players. Footballers must follow them and football authorities …

CHRIS SUTTON: Clubs MUST ban players guilty of lockdown-flouting
4 years, 2 months ago

CHRIS SUTTON: Clubs MUST ban players guilty of lockdown-flouting

Daily Mail  

Break Government guidelines, get caught, copy and paste an apology from your agent on social media, then carry on as normal. It did not sit right seeing Luka Milivojevic lead Crystal Palace out on Saturday after spending New Year’s Eve with Aleksandar Mitrovic, the striker of the club whose games are being postponed because of a Covid-19 outbreak. Though Milivojevic …

PFA asks players if they still want to take a knee after concerns raised due to fan backlash
4 years, 3 months ago

PFA asks players if they still want to take a knee after concerns raised due to fan backlash

The Independent  

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English FA to investigate booing of players taking a knee - football news - sportstar
4 years, 3 months ago

English FA to investigate booing of players taking a knee - football news - sportstar

The Hindu  

England's Football Association will investigate the booing by fans of players taking a knee at games at Millwall and Colchester at the weekend, the governing body said in a statement on Monday. Players in England have been taking a knee before matches since June in support of the 'Black Lives Matter' movement, which spread around the world following protests over …

Millwall 'dismayed and saddened' after fans boo players taking knee - Sportstar
4 years, 3 months ago

Millwall 'dismayed and saddened' after fans boo players taking knee - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Millwall said it was “dismayed and saddened” on Sunday after its supporters booed players taking a knee to oppose racism before a Championship match on Saturday, and promised to work on the matter with Kick It Out and others. “Millwall Football Club was dismayed and saddened by events which marred Saturdays game,” the club said in a statement. Players in …

Coronavirus rules leave Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder all at sea as EFL welcomes back fans
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus rules leave Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder all at sea as EFL welcomes back fans

Firstpost  

Eight English Football League matches are set to be played in front of crowds of up to 1,000 this weekend, in the second, third and fourth tiers. London: Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder says he is baffled by coronavirus rules that allow fans into stadiums for a pilot scheme at the same time as tough new restrictions are in place …

FA tell players they will use 'common sense' approach towards anti-racism gestures
4 years, 9 months ago

FA tell players they will use 'common sense' approach towards anti-racism gestures

Daily Mail  

The Football Association has promised to take a 'common sense approach' to players involved in gestures promoting anti-discrimination messages following the death of George Floyd in America. The Liverpool squad stopped training to show solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement Chelsea players took the knee in the H formation for 'human' during training on Tuesday Newcastle's players also delivered …

England allows Floyd justice messages by players in games
4 years, 9 months ago

England allows Floyd justice messages by players in games

Associated Press  

English Premier League players will be able to show solidarity with the George Floyd justice campaign during games without the prospect of facing sanctions. The Football Association on Tuesday endorsed FIFA’s new stance that “common sense” would be applied when assessing the context of on-field messages on players’ equipment. The laws of the game prohibit “any political, religious or personal …

Most pro football teams don't know how to deal with racism from spectators: report
5 years, 1 month ago

Most pro football teams don't know how to deal with racism from spectators: report

NL Times  

The vast majority of professional football teams have not discussed what to do when spectators shout racist slurs from the stands, something that is a common occurrence in football in the Netherlands, according to a study by EenVandaag and players' union VVCS. Ten of the 28 surveyed footballers said that they experience racism during matches at least a few times …

Manchester United fans set to walk out of Old Trafford in 68th minute of clash with Wolves
5 years, 1 month ago

Manchester United fans set to walk out of Old Trafford in 68th minute of clash with Wolves

Daily Mail  

Manchester United fans are planning to walk out during Saturday’s match against Wolves at Old Trafford in protest at the way the club is being run. Potential protestors are being advised to leave their seats after 68 minutes and ‘urged to show respect’ in recognition of the 1958 Munich air disaster on 58 minutes. It comes as Wednesday night’s derby …

Premier League not following FIFA advice for handling racism
5 years, 2 months ago

Premier League not following FIFA advice for handling racism

India TV News  

When FIFA asked every competition to enforce a three-step procedure in response to racism at matches, the English Premier League did not follow the advice. Rüdiger's complaint was swiftly followed by a warning announcement to more than 61,000 fans in the Tottenham stadium: “Racist behavior among spectators is interfering with the game.” By ordering the announcement, referee Anthony Taylor was …

Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger begs Spurs to 'find and punish' fans
5 years, 2 months ago

Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger begs Spurs to 'find and punish' fans

Daily Mail  

A black Premier League footballer who reported hearing monkey chants during a match has urged officials to find and punish the offenders as soon as possible. Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger reported being the subject of monkey chanting in the Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur in North London yesterday Rudiger made a monkey gesture as he gave an indication of …

Manchester City ‘racist’ abuse: Man arrested over gesture directed at United players
5 years, 3 months ago

Manchester City ‘racist’ abuse: Man arrested over gesture directed at United players

The Independent  

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Manchester Derby: Rise in racism concerns Kick It Out
5 years, 3 months ago

Manchester Derby: Rise in racism concerns Kick It Out

The Hindu  

Kick It Out chairman Sanjay Bhandari fears the issue of racism "is definitely getting worse" in Britain following an incident at Saturday's Manchester derby, which has led to an arrest. The incident came almost a year to the day since City striker Raheem Sterling was subjected to "racially abusive language" by a Chelsea supporter, who was later banned for life. …

Manchester United investigates racism during Liverpool draw
5 years, 4 months ago

Manchester United investigates racism during Liverpool draw

The Hindu  

Manchester United is investigating after a fan in the home section at Old Trafford was alleged to have engaged in racial abuse during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Liverpool in the Premier League. A United spokesperson said: "We are aware of an incident at yesterday's game where an individual in the home section has allegedly engaged in racial abuse. As part …

‘Racially abused and spat at’: FA Cup tie abandoned with players ‘frightened’
5 years, 5 months ago

‘Racially abused and spat at’: FA Cup tie abandoned with players ‘frightened’

The Hindu  

An FA Cup qualifying match between Haringey Borough and Yeovil Town was abandoned after allegations that players were racially abused and spat on. Haringey manager Tom Loizou said defender Coby Rowe suffered racial abuse while Cameroonian goalkeeper Douglas Pajetat was also spat at, prompting him to take his players off the pitch. “Early into the second half, we got a …

FA investigating alleged racist abuse of Charlton's Leko
5 years, 5 months ago

FA investigating alleged racist abuse of Charlton's Leko

The Hindu  

The Football Association is investigating an allegation that Charlton Athletic's Jonathan Leko suffered racist abuse from an opposition player in Saturday's match against Leeds United. Referee John Brooks was notified during the fixture at The Valley, which Charlton won 1-0, and both clubs have confirmed the Football Association is looking at the matter. Charlton stated on its official website: "Charlton …

Chelsea bans six fans, one for life, for racist abuse of Raheem Sterling
5 years, 7 months ago

Chelsea bans six fans, one for life, for racist abuse of Raheem Sterling

CNN  

CNN — Chelsea has banned six of its fans – one for life – following the racist abuse of Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling during an English Premier League match at Stamford Bridge in December. The other five fans have been banned for between one and two years for “abusive language and threatening and aggressive behavior.” Chelsea says it reviewed video …

EFL Championship: Football clubs issue several condemnations as rise in incidents of racist abuse plagues sport
5 years, 11 months ago

EFL Championship: Football clubs issue several condemnations as rise in incidents of racist abuse plagues sport

Firstpost  

Meanwhile, Northampton have also revealed that several of their players were allegedly abused ahead of their football match at Notts County as they went on a pre-match walk from the team hotel before the League Two game at Meadow Lane. Championship side Brentford confirmed a season-ticket holder was arrested following a claim of abuse by Derby midfielder Duane Holmes in …

Uefa to launch investigation after England players racially abused
5 years, 11 months ago

Uefa to launch investigation after England players racially abused

The Independent  

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Leeds fined £200,000 over 'Spygate' but won't face a points deduction
6 years, 1 month ago

Leeds fined £200,000 over 'Spygate' but won't face a points deduction

Daily Mail  

Leeds United have escaped with a £200,000 fine for spying on the training sessions of their opponents, avoiding a points deduction despite the planned introduction of a new regulation banning such activity. Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds have been fined £200,000 for their actions over 'Spygate' EFL Chief Executive Shaun Harvey believes the sanctions will act a deterrent in the future However …

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