All 20 Premier League clubs have committed to a league-wide ban for anyone who is found guilty of discriminatory, abusive or violent acts. Last season, in England and Wales the number of matches where a hate crime was reported increased by 47%, from 131 matches to 193, according to Home Office figures. This week, a football supporter who made monkey gestures at Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham and spat towards rival fans has been banned from attending matches for four years. A 17-year-old Bournemouth fan has also been given a three-year football banning order after pleading guilty to chanting racist abuse during a match against Tottenham. A Premier League statement read: "At today's...
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