Online racist trolls could face 10-year ban from football under proposed new law
Fans who post racist abuse online could be subject to 10-year ban on attending football games in England and Wales under a new law proposed by UK Home Secretary Priti Patel.
"This summer we saw the beautiful game marred by disgraceful racism from online trolls, who hid behind their keyboards and abused our footballers," Patel said in comments carried by Sky Sports.
"Racism is unacceptable and for too long football has been marred by this shameful prejudice.
"Those responsible for appalling racist abuse online must be punished. The changes to the law I am announcing will make sure they are banned from attending football matches."
After the Euro 2020 final in the summer, several black England players, particularly Bukayo Saka, were subject to shocking racist abuse online.
The problem has persisted this season. Last week, a Leeds fan who shouted racist abuse at Arsenal players was arrested.
Source: Sky Sports