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CNA
4 days ago
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West Ham fined for homophobic chanting during Chelsea game
West Ham United have been handed a fine of 120,000 pounds ($161,700) for homophobic chanting by their fans during their 2-1 Premier League loss at Chelsea on February 3, the Football Association said on Friday. An independent Regulatory Commission has also imposed an action plan on West Ham, the FA said. "It was alleged that the club failed to ensure its spectators and/or supporters (and anyone purporting to be supporters) did not behave in an improper, offensive, abusive, indecent or insulting way with either an express or implied reference to sexual orientation," the FA said in a statement. The club admitted the charge of misconduct, in relation to abusive, offensive, discriminatory, homophobic chanting by supporters. "The club has a zero-tolerance policy towards discriminatory, abusive and insulting behaviour, and those identified will, in addition to any criminal charges they face, be issued with club bans," the East London club said. West Ham finished 14th with 43 points in the Premier League. ($1 = 0.7421 pounds)
The Herald Scotland
25-04-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Tranmere midfielder Sam Finley suspended for 13 games for using homophobic slur
The length of the ban reflected the fact Finley has twice previously been banned for aggravated breaches of Football Association Rule E3. An independent Regulatory Commission has imposed a 13-match suspension, £2,000 fine and mandatory education programme on Tranmere Rovers' Sam Finley for a breach of FA Rule E3. Full statement and written reasons: — FA Spokesperson (@FAspokesperson) April 25, 2025 The FA had sought a six-month ban, but the independent commission hearing the case opted to impose a 13-match sanction. In determining how many matches Finley should be banned for, the commission accepted as mitigation that the slur was only used once, and was not premeditated. The panel also recognised that Finley had taken anger management courses with Sporting Chance of his own volition, and that the impact of those courses could be seen in the 'significant reduction' in the number of yellow cards he had shown in the 20 matches since he started compared to the 20 matches before. Finley was also fined £2,000 and ordered to undertake an education course. He has the right to appeal against the sanction. Club statement: Sam Finley — Tranmere Rovers FC (@TranmereRovers) April 25, 2025 Tranmere issued a statement saying they condemned all forms of discrimination and would deal with the matter internally. Finley's abusive slur was reported by Matt to the referee, Jeremy Simpson, who had not heard it. Simpson asked Finley about the incident after the match and he admitted he had used the slur. Finley was banned for four matches for using the same slur towards a referee while playing for AFC Fylde in February 2016, and suspended for eight matches for calling a Rochdale player a 'pikey' while playing for Accrington in January 2020.
South Wales Guardian
25-04-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Tranmere midfielder Sam Finley suspended for 13 games for using homophobic slur
The 32-year-old admitted using the abusive and discriminatory language towards Walsall's Jamille Matt during a match in January. The length of the ban reflected the fact Finley has twice previously been banned for aggravated breaches of Football Association Rule E3. An independent Regulatory Commission has imposed a 13-match suspension, £2,000 fine and mandatory education programme on Tranmere Rovers' Sam Finley for a breach of FA Rule E3. Full statement and written reasons: — FA Spokesperson (@FAspokesperson) April 25, 2025 The FA had sought a six-month ban, but the independent commission hearing the case opted to impose a 13-match sanction. In determining how many matches Finley should be banned for, the commission accepted as mitigation that the slur was only used once, and was not premeditated. The panel also recognised that Finley had taken anger management courses with Sporting Chance of his own volition, and that the impact of those courses could be seen in the 'significant reduction' in the number of yellow cards he had shown in the 20 matches since he started compared to the 20 matches before. Finley was also fined £2,000 and ordered to undertake an education course. He has the right to appeal against the sanction. Club statement: Sam Finley — Tranmere Rovers FC (@TranmereRovers) April 25, 2025 Tranmere issued a statement saying they condemned all forms of discrimination and would deal with the matter internally. Finley's abusive slur was reported by Matt to the referee, Jeremy Simpson, who had not heard it. Simpson asked Finley about the incident after the match and he admitted he had used the slur. Finley was banned for four matches for using the same slur towards a referee while playing for AFC Fylde in February 2016, and suspended for eight matches for calling a Rochdale player a 'pikey' while playing for Accrington in January 2020.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
🚨 Roberts handed six-game ban for Mateta horror challenge
Liam Roberts has been handed a six-game ban for his horror challenge on Jean-Philippe Mateta. The Millwall goalkeeper received a straight red card for the high-footed lunge on the Palace forward during last weekend's FA Cup fifth round encounter at Selhurst Park. Mateta was taken to hospital and required 25 stitches following the tackle, which the Football Association sought to extend beyond a standard three-game suspension. English football's governing body confirmed on Friday that they had succeeded in that aim and have now imposed a six-match penalty on the Lions' stopper. "The FA claimed that - in the circumstances - the standard punishment for this offence was clearly insufficient, and Liam Roberts subsequently denied this" read a statement. "Following a hearing, the Regulatory Commission upheld The FA's claim, set aside the standard three-match punishment, and instead imposed a six-match ban. "The Regulatory Commission's written reasons for its decisions will be published in due course." Palace ran out 3-1 winners in the tie despite Roberts' eighth-minute challenge. 📸 GLYN KIRK - AFP or licensors
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Liverpool boss Arne Slot given two-match touchline ban following derby dismissal
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot and his assistant Sipke Hulshoff have both been handed two-match touchline bans after being sent off in the angry aftermath of the 2-2 draw at Everton earlier this month. James Tarkowski's equaliser deep into stoppage time at the end of the last Merseyside derby to be played at Goodison Park provoked chaotic scenes, with both Slot and Hulshoff sent off by Michael Oliver along with Liverpool's Curtis Jones and Everton midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure. An independent regulatory commission has now given Slot and Hulshoff touchline bans after they admitted charges of using an improper manner and/or using insulting and/or abusive words and/or behaviour towards the match officials, with Slot to pay a fine of £70,000 and Hulshoff £7,000. An independent Regulatory Commission has sanctioned Everton, Liverpool, Arne Slot and Sipke Hulshoff in relation to the Premier League fixture between the clubs on Wednesday 12 February. Full statement: — FA Spokesperson (@FAspokesperson) February 26, 2025 The Football Association also announced Everton have been fined £65,000 and Liverpool £50,000 for failing to ensure their players and/or staff did not behave in an improper way. Slot and Hulshoff were both dismissed after approaching Oliver after the final whistle. Speaking about the incident at a press conference two days later, Slot admitted his emotions had got the better of him and he had 'made the wrong decision'. 'I should have acted differently after the game, but it's an emotional sport and sometimes individuals make wrong decisions and that's definitely what I did,' the Dutchman said. Jones and Doucoure clashed after the Everton player celebrated in front of the Liverpool fans, leading Jones to confront him before players and staff from both sides raced over. Slot will miss Wednesday's home game against Newcastle and the visit of Southampton on March 8 but can be on the touchline for next week's Champions League last-16 first-leg clash against Paris St Germain.
