#football-policing tag

Police have confirmed they are investigating after four Premier League players were targeted by online racial abuse at the weekend. Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri and Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana both received racist abuse on Instagram after Saturday's 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge. On Sunday, Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare and Sunderland winger Romaine Mundle were also sent racist abuse on social media.

Soccer (FIFA)

fromESPN.com

1 month ago

UK police: Gianni Infantino's joke about British fans not 'helpful or accurate'

Infantino's joke that no British fans were arrested at Qatar 2022 was inaccurate and criticized by UK football policing for mischaracterising typical British fan behaviour.

Soccer (FIFA)

fromwww.fourfourtwo.com

5 months ago

Pure hatred': Southampton, Portsmouth and a long-awaited south coast derby that never burst its own bubble

A heavily policed 'bubble' south coast derby highlights Southampton-Portsmouth rivalry shaped by geography, divergent fortunes, fan segregation, and intense local identity.

#racist-abuse

fromwww.bbc.com

6 months ago