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Kick It Out welcomes FA move to charge clubs over ‘Chelsea rent boy’ chants

Kick It Out says the Football Association being able to charge clubs over ‘Chelsea rent boy’ chants is a “necessary measure” and looks forward to the governing body applying the rules “appropriately and consistently” to future cases. The FA ...

12 Jan 2023 at 15:23

Sport

FA now able to charge clubs if fans chant ‘Chelsea rent boy’ at matches

Clubs could now be charged by the Football Association if their fans sing the ‘Chelsea rent boy’ chant. The chant has been heard at Chelsea’s recent matches against Nottingham Forest and Manchester City, and also at the Manchester United v ...

11 Jan 2023 at 19:53

Sport

Chelsea condemn ‘unacceptable’ homophobic chanting during match at Wolves

Chelsea and the Premier League have condemned homophobic chanting heard during the team’s 1-0 defeat to Wolves at Molineux. The stadium announcer at Molineux issued warnings to fans about homophobic abuse more than once as Chelsea ...

08 Apr 2023 at 20:48

Sport

Men’s football can learn a lot from women’s game in terms of inclusivity

Women’s football is continuing to set the standard for inclusivity in the sport as the men’s game lags far behind, according to a player from the London Unity League. While several of the big-name players preparing for the ...

14 Jul 2023 at 11:11

Sport

Kick It Out received 65.1 per cent rise in reports of discrimination last season

Anti-discrimination body Kick It Out received a 65.1 per cent rise in reports of discriminatory behaviour during the 2022-23 season – with reports of sexism and misogyny up 400 per cent. Figures released by the ...

12 Jul 2023 at 16:22

Sport

Bans for racism should match those for betting offences – Anton Ferdinand

Bans for discriminatory abuse should at least match the sanctions imposed for betting offences, Anton Ferdinand has said. The former QPR and West Ham defender, who was racially abused by Chelsea captain John ...

08 Aug 2023 at 19:00

National News

Varadkar tells of desire for privacy and fears homophobia is ‘acceptable again’

Irish premier Leo Varadkar has said he and his partner have pulled back from being as public about their relationship out of a desire for privacy. The Taoiseach has opened up about his upbringing, his ...

15 Aug 2023 at 10:53

Sport

Abi Tierney ‘a major coup for Welsh rugby’ after becoming WRU chief executive

Abi Tierney has promised to deliver “North Star” leadership to guide the Welsh Rugby Union away from what has been described as a “toxic culture” at the organisation. Tierney will join the WRU next ...

17 Aug 2023 at 17:02

Sport

WRU facing allegations of sexism and discrimination following BBC investigation

The Welsh Rugby Union is facing allegations of sexism and discrimination which have left MP and former Wales international Tonia Antoniazzi expressing “great concerns” over the women’s game in the ...

23 Jan 2023 at 17:32

Sport

‘Appalled’ Welsh players demand ‘strongest possible action’ on WRU allegations

Welsh rugby’s players say they are “appalled” by the allegations of misogyny, sexism, racism and homophobia at the game’s governing body in Wales. A number of former Welsh Rugby Union employees ...

27 Jan 2023 at 21:58

Forest investigating allegations of homophobic abuse by fans at Brighton game

Sport

Forest investigating allegations of homophobic abuse from fans at Brighton game

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. The behaviour under ...

28 Nov 2023 at 08:55

Sport

Incoming Welsh Rugby Union boss vows to ‘turn this round’ after damning review

Incoming Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Abi Tierney has vowed to “turn this around” after a damning independent review brought an apology from the governing body. Witnesses ...

14 Nov 2023 at 19:00

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