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Hull City discriminatory chanting disciplinary action

Overview

Hull City has been fined £30,000 by the Football Association (FA) following discriminatory chanting during an FA Cup match against Chelsea. The club accepted charges for failing to prevent supporters from using offensive language regarding sexual orientation.

During the incident at the MKM Stadium, spectators were warned via public-address systems and stadium screens to cease the chants. Three individuals were arrested for allegedly engaging in homophobic chanting, and the club subsequently issued bans of at least three years to three supporters. Hull City condemned the behavior, stating the chant used is a “recognized homophobic slur” and that its use may constitute a hate crime.

Entities

Fulham Football Club · Hull City · Football Association · Chelsea · Chelsea Football Club

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Hull City fined £30,000 by FA over discriminatory chanting

    Hull City has been fined £30,000 by the FA following homophobic chanting during an FA Cup match against Chelsea. Three supporters have been banned, and the club has condemned the discriminatory behavior.

  2. 18 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Chelsea to warn fans of potential bans following sectarian chant

    Chelsea FC plans to warn fans of potential match bans after a sectarian chant was heard during their 3-2 win over Fulham.

Sources

chronicle.ng · formosadeportiva.com.ar · fr.aljazayr.com · gbnews.com · metro.co.uk · punchng.com · the4thofficial.net