Anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out has spoken out against derogatory chants targeting Phil Foden's mother during the Manchester derby. Despite the chants being heard throughout the match, the Football Association will not discipline Manchester United. City manager Guardiola criticized the fans participating, calling their actions shameful. KIO stressed the detrimental impact of such chants and highlighted a pattern of unresolved sexist and misogynistic behavior in men's football. While FA rules prohibit abusive chanting, explicit consequences for blatant discriminatory conduct remain inconsistent, as clubs often avoid accountability.
"We've seen several incidents of sexist and misogynistic mass chanting in men's football this season, yet too often the response from football falls short."
"Hearing sexist chants echo around a stadium doesn't just affect the players involved or those directly targeted, it creates an environment where women can feel unsafe or unwelcome."
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