Fans Convicted of Online Hate Crime in UK to be Given Stadium Bans
2 years, 5 months ago

Fans Convicted of Online Hate Crime in UK to be Given Stadium Bans

News 18  

Fans convicted of football-related online hate crimes can now be banned from attending matches, Britain’s Crown Prosecution Service said on Wednesday. The CPS, however, said it would now be able to ask courts for tougher penalties for supporters’ ”intent on hateful conduct”, including racist abuse. ”The new legal provisions will allow banning orders to be made for abuse involving racial or other hateful hostility which occurs online,” the CPS said in a statement. The CPS said football-related hate crimes had been on the rise in recent years.

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UK riots: Far-right rioters could be evicted and banned from football matches
4 months, 2 weeks ago

UK riots: Far-right rioters could be evicted and banned from football matches

The Independent  

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McCoist will not attend Old Firm game after comments over ‘breaching’ hate law
8 months, 3 weeks ago

McCoist will not attend Old Firm game after comments over ‘breaching’ hate law

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 Rangers legend Ally McCoist will no longer attend the Old …

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, …

Away fans face match ban in Cyprus after violence
11 months ago

Away fans face match ban in Cyprus after violence

The Hindu  

Football authorities in Cyprus announced a blanket ban on away spectators at games from January 26 after a spate of violence culminated in the serious injury of a footballer at a fixture on Tuesday. It applies to first and some second-division fixtures, as well as the quarter and semifinal Cup games, with only a small number of away team officials …

Soccer authorities move toward tougher sanctions for racial abuse over last decade
1 year, 6 months ago

Soccer authorities move toward tougher sanctions for racial abuse over last decade

Associated Press  

GENEVA — When Kevin-Prince Boateng walked off the field to protest being racially abused by an opposing team’s fans a decade ago, he set soccer authorities on a path toward tougher sanctions in cases of discrimination. COURT CASES Despite a push for tougher sanctions for teams when fans racially abuse players, a 2003 ruling from the Court of Arbitration for …

Soccer authorities move toward tougher sanctions for racial abuse over last decade
1 year, 6 months ago

Soccer authorities move toward tougher sanctions for racial abuse over last decade

The Independent  

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Crystal Palace to ban fan after alleged racial abuse of Son
1 year, 7 months ago

Crystal Palace to ban fan after alleged racial abuse of Son

Associated Press  

LONDON — Crystal Palace promised Sunday to issue a club ban to a spectator who is alleged to have racially abused Tottenham forward Son Heung-min during a Premier League match between the teams. Footage has circulated on social media of a man in the away end at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium making what appears to be a racist gesture toward Son …

Ban football hooligans from next away match if they misbehave: Police Chief
1 year, 9 months ago

Ban football hooligans from next away match if they misbehave: Police Chief

NL Times  

Away fans must be banned from the next away match if they don’t behave according to the rules at football stadiums, National Police chief Frank Paauw said in De Telegraaf on Tuesday. The police chief believes it takes too long for football hooligans to feel the consequences of their actions, usually “only a season later during the same match.” According …

Man gets 3-year banning order for racially abusing Toney
1 year, 9 months ago

Man gets 3-year banning order for racially abusing Toney

Associated Press  

NEWCASTLE, England — A man who racially abused Brentford striker Ivan Toney on social media has been banned from every soccer stadium in Britain for three years in what police described Tuesday as a “landmark ruling.” Antonio Neill sent a racist message to Toney on his Instagram account after the striker scored two goals against Brighton in a Premier League …

Premier League: Fans to face minimum 1-year ban for field invasion
2 years, 3 months ago

Premier League: Fans to face minimum 1-year ban for field invasion

The Hindu  

Football fans who run onto the field or use objects like smoke bombs and pyrotechnics at English Premier League matches will receive automatic bans from clubs for a minimum of a year. Concerns were raised about safety issues inside stadiums following incidents which marred the end of last season in the Premier League and lower leagues. Among them, Crystal Palace …

Football violence: Priti Patel brands hooligans ‘national shame’ as police urge fans to ‘reset’ after pandemic
2 years, 4 months ago

Football violence: Priti Patel brands hooligans ‘national shame’ as police urge fans to ‘reset’ after pandemic

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. “Our football teams are the pride of our country, but thugs who cause ugly …

FA investigating pitch invasions, condemns ‘anti-social behaviour’ from fans
2 years, 7 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 …

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 …

Government to include online racism in football banning orders
2 years, 11 months ago

Government to include online racism in football banning orders

The Independent  

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Online racist abuse offenders to be banned from games: UK Home Secretary
2 years, 11 months ago

Online racist abuse offenders to be banned from games: UK Home Secretary

The Hindu  

People found guilty of online racist abuse against footballers will be banned from attending games for up to 10 years under new laws, Britain's Home Secretary Priti Patel said. Football Banning Orders imposed to prevent violence or disorder at regulated matches bar individuals from attending games for a minimum of three and a maximum of 10 years. The existing legislation …

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  

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 Mansfield have issued a lifetime stadium ban to …

UEFA hits England with stadium fan ban after spectator chaos at Euro 2020 final
3 years, 2 months ago

UEFA hits England with stadium fan ban after spectator chaos at Euro 2020 final

ABC  

England has been ordered to play its next two home games without fans after disturbances during the Euro 2020 final against Italy at Wembley in July. Key points: Police made over 80 arrests during England's final against Italy 19 officers were injured in clashes with fans The FA has commissioned its own independent review to look into the disturbances The …

FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings into the racist abuse aimed at England players in Hungary
3 years, 3 months ago

FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings into the racist abuse aimed at England players in Hungary

Daily Mail  

FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings in relation to England's World Cup qualifier in Hungary after supporters in Budapest racially abused visiting players. FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings in relation to England's World Cup qualifier in Hungary after supporters in Budapest racially abused visiting players The Professional Footballers' Association also condemned the abuse and urged FIFA and UEFA to close the …

Five people arrested for racist abuse of England players
3 years, 5 months ago

Five people arrested for racist abuse of England players

New York Times  

Five people have been arrested over the racist abuse suffered by England players after their Euro 2020 final loss to Italy. The National Police Chiefs' Council has confirmed the UK Football Policing Unit is conducting a hate crime investigation and have submitted data applications to social media companies. Chief Constable Mark Roberts, NPCC Football Policing Lead, said: “The racial abuse …

EURO 2020 final: UK PM Boris Johnson to ban online racists from football matches
3 years, 5 months ago

EURO 2020 final: UK PM Boris Johnson to ban online racists from football matches

The Hindu  

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced plans to ban anyone guilty of online racist abuse from attending football matches after three members of England national team were targeted following the side's loss in the European Championship final. Johnson on Wednesday condemned the abuse leveled at three black players after they failed to score penalties in England's shootout defeat to …

Euro 2020: Police investigate racist abuse of three England football players
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020: Police investigate racist abuse of three England football players

The Hindu  

British police opened investigations on Monday into the racist abuse of three Black players who missed penalties in England's shootout loss to Italy in the Euro 2020 final. The English Football Association said, it was “appalled” by the “disgusting behavior,” adding that social media companies should take action to make their platforms free from this “abhorrent” abuse. Three days later, …

English football governing bodies welcome online bullying bill
3 years, 7 months ago

English football governing bodies welcome online bullying bill

The Hindu  

English football's governing bodies welcomed a planned new law to punish social media companies if they fail to stamp out online abuse such as racist hate, saying it should be enacted as soon as possible. The Online Safety Bill would see social media companies fined up to 10% of turnover or 18 million pounds while senior managers could also face …

English FA Asks for Legislation to Force Action from Social Media Companies on Online Abuse
3 years, 7 months ago

English FA Asks for Legislation to Force Action from Social Media Companies on Online Abuse

News 18  

England’s Football Association has called on the government to introduce legislation to compel social media companies to do more to stamp out online abuse after a four-day boycott to highlight the issue. “We will continue to challenge social media companies to make changes to their platforms, urge government to introduce strong legislation quickly and request that individuals call out and …

England's football chiefs call for legislation to tackle online abuse after social media boycott
3 years, 7 months ago

England's football chiefs call for legislation to tackle online abuse after social media boycott

Firstpost  

Clubs, players, and governing bodies observed a blackout from 1400 GMT on Friday until 2259 GMT on Monday that was also supported by other sports, businesses, and media outlets. London: England’s Football Association has called on the government to introduce legislation to compel social media companies to do more to stamp out online abuse after a four-day boycott to highlight …

PFA slams Twitter for not taking down abusive posts
3 years, 7 months ago

PFA slams Twitter for not taking down abusive posts

The Hindu  

Twitter's response to abuse directed at football players on its platform has been absolutely unacceptable, the Professional Footballers' Association said ahead of a four-day social media blackout to highlight the problem. England's soccer bodies are set to boycott social media from 3 p.m. local time on Friday to 11.59 p.m. on Monday May 3 in response to continued online racist …

English football leagues announce social media blackout in stand against online racism
3 years, 7 months ago

English football leagues announce social media blackout in stand against online racism

The Hindu  

England's football authorities have joined forces to announce a social media boycott next weekend in response to continued online racist abuse of players. Clubs across the Premier League, English Football League, Women's Super League and Women's Championship will switch off their Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts to emphasise that social media companies must do more to eradicate online hate. READ: …

3 British soccer teams boycott social media over racism
3 years, 8 months ago

3 British soccer teams boycott social media over racism

Associated Press  

LONDON — Three British soccer clubs announced week-long boycotts of social media on Thursday over the racist abuse sent on the platforms. “We are concerned with the daily racist abuse our players have to endure, and believe that although social media can be a very positive and healthy platform for communication, there is undoubted concern the levels of hate are …

Football Association Vows to Act after More Online Abuse of Players
3 years, 10 months ago

Football Association Vows to Act after More Online Abuse of Players

News 18  

England’s Football Association has vowed to work with the British Government and social media platforms to tackle racism after a spate of incidents over the past week involving Premier League players from Chelsea, West Bromwich Albion and Manchester United being targeted by online abuse. In the aftermath of his teams goalless draw with Arsenal on Saturday, Manchester United striker Marcus …

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 …

Spurs' Dier says abuse from supporters must be taken seriously
4 years, 4 months ago

Spurs' Dier says abuse from supporters must be taken seriously

The Hindu  

Tottenham Hotspur's Eric Dier says the culture of abuse from spectators in football is a massive problem and authorities need to take stricter action against offenders. Following the penalty shootout at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, video footage showed Dier climbing over seats and confronting a home supporter before he was restrained by security guards and other fans. “I have no …

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