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UK Prime Minister Says Those Caught Sending Racist Abuse Will Be Banned From Matches

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01:59 14 Jul 2021


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Boris Johnson's told UK politicians that football banning orders will be changed.

So those who racially abuse players online won't be allowed to go to matches.

Trolls targeted England stars on social media following Sunday's Euro 2020 final defeat.

But the Prime Minister's been criticised for refusing to condemn the booing of players taking the knee.

Mr. Johnson insists the government's working to tackle the problem.

"What we're doing today, is taking practical steps to ensure that the football banning order regime is changed."

"So that if you were found guilty of racist abuse online, you would not be going to the match."

Meanwhile, Portsmouth FC is investigating claims that racist messages were sent between under-18 players after the Euros final.

Screenshots of the alleged conversation have circulated on social media.

The League One club says it's "totally committed to the elimination of all forms of discrimination".


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