West ham United Fined £120,000 for homophobic Chanting
West Ham United has been penalized £120,000 after the club admitted to a charge of homophobic chanting during a Premier League match against Chelsea. The incident occurred Feb. 3 at Stamford Bridge, leading to a misconduct charge in March.
Details of the Incident and Ruling
an independant regulatory commission determined that West Ham failed to control it’s supporters during the match against Chelsea. The commission’s findings indicated that the chanting constituted a criminal offense, resulting in the substantial fine.
Club’s Response
West Ham United has stated that they maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards discrimination
and unequivocally condemn
all forms of offensive conduct.
FA’s Stance on Discrimination
The football Association has been actively working to combat discrimination within the sport. the 2023 rule change underscores the FA’s commitment to creating a more inclusive and respectful environment for all participants and fans.
