Forest investigating allegations of homophobic abuse by fans at Brighton game
1 year ago

Forest investigating allegations of homophobic abuse by fans at Brighton game

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nottingham Forest are working with the police to identify fans who are believed to have directed homophobic abuse at Brighton players and supporters on Saturday. A statement on the club’s official account on X, formerly Twitter, read: “Following Saturday’s Premier League fixture against Brighton and Hove Albion, we have been made aware of some homophobic language aimed towards Brighton players and supporters from a minority of our fans. The statement read: “The alleged homophobic abuse reported at Saturday’s fixture between Nott’m Forest and Brighton has no place in football or society.

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English soccer authorities vow to stamp out fan trouble after West Brom-Wolves incident
10 months, 3 weeks 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, …

Arsenal’s Ramsdale to speak out against homophobic comments
1 year, 4 months ago

Arsenal’s Ramsdale to speak out against homophobic comments

The Hindu  

Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has said he will no longer remain silent when hearing homophobic comments in dressing rooms or seeing them on social media, adding that he wants football to be a “safe and welcoming place”. I want my brother, Ollie — or anyone of any sexuality, race or religion — to come to games without having to fear …

Reports of abuse across football hit ‘alarming’ record number
1 year, 5 months ago

Reports of abuse across football hit ‘alarming’ record number

The Independent  

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Stonewall condemns ‘sad’ homophobic abuse targeting footballer Jake Daniels
2 years, 7 months ago

Stonewall condemns ‘sad’ homophobic abuse targeting footballer Jake Daniels

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall has said it is proud of Blackpool …

Arsenal Investigating Incident of Homophobic Abuse During Brighton Game
2 years, 8 months ago

Arsenal Investigating Incident of Homophobic Abuse During Brighton Game

News 18  

Arsenal are investigating an incident of homophobic abuse during Saturday’s Premier League home defeat by Brighton & Hove Albion, the club said in a statement. Arsenal said two supporters were removed from the stadium and that the club had “stepped up” stewarding operations in the area where the abuse was reported. “Arsenal should be a safe and welcoming environment for …

Arsenal investigating incident of homophobic abuse during Brighton game
2 years, 8 months ago

Arsenal investigating incident of homophobic abuse during Brighton game

The Hindu  

Arsenal is investigating an incident of homophobic abuse during Saturday's Premier League home defeat by Brighton & Hove Albion, the club said in a statement. Arsenal said two supporters were removed from the stadium and that the club had "stepped up" stewarding operations in the area where the abuse was reported. READ | "Arsenal should be a safe and welcoming …

Premier League: Brighton Ban Fan Convicted of Homophobic Abuse
2 years, 8 months ago

Premier League: Brighton Ban Fan Convicted of Homophobic Abuse

News 18  

Brighton will hand an indefinite ban to a football supporter who was convicted of shouting homophobic abuse during a Premier League match at the Amex Stadium, it was announced on Thursday. IPL FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP Luke Reece, 21, was overheard directing abuse at nearby Brighton fans by a member of the …

Mansfield issue life ban to jailed fan who shouted racist abuse from stands
3 years ago

Mansfield issue life ban to jailed fan who shouted racist abuse from stands

The Independent  

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Reports Of Discrimination In Football Rose By 42%, Says Kick It Out
4 years, 3 months ago

Reports Of Discrimination In Football Rose By 42%, Says Kick It Out

News 18  

Reports of discrimination across all levels of professional soccer in England and Wales rose by 42% last season despite it being suspended for months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, anti-racism organisation Kick It Out has said. Premier League teams have sought to highlight racial injustice following the season’s restart in June with Black Lives Matter protests before kickoffs but Kick …

Reports of discrimination in football rose by 42%, says Kick It Out
4 years, 3 months ago

Reports of discrimination in football rose by 42%, says Kick It Out

The Hindu  

Reports of discrimination across all levels of professional football in England and Wales rose by 42% last season despite it being suspended for months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, anti-racism organisation Kick It Out has said. Premier League teams have sought to highlight racial injustice following the season's restart in June with Black Lives Matter protests before kickoffs but Kick …

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