In English professional football, tougher penalties will be imposed for misconduct by fans and spectators in the coming season. The English Football Association gave (FA), the premier league and those responsible for the second, third and fourth divisions EFL known.
The aim is “to combat the increase in anti-social and criminal behavior that has recently taken place on football pitches“It said. The new set of rules is supported by the fan association Football Supporters’ Association.
Criminal records and stadium ban
There will be tougher penalties for storming, using flares and pyrotechnics, throwing things onto the field, discriminatory behavior and drug abuse. “These actions are dangerous, illegal and have serious consequences“said the football authorities: “They have no place in football or anywhere else.“
Anyone who violates this at the beginning of the 2022/23 season will be reported to the police, risk an entry in the criminal record and, in the worst case, even a prison sentence. Anyone who storms the pitch, carries or uses pyrotechnics or smoke bombs will also be immediately banned from the stadium, which in the case of children also applies to their parents or accompanying persons.