The Sun
RACISTS who abuse footballers online will be banned from grounds for up to ten years.Home Secretary Priti Patel is to bring forward legislation after stars were targeted at Euro 2020.
Laws which can exclude fans for violence, disorder or racist and homophobic chanting at games will be extended to cover internet hatred.
England stars Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka were subjected to abuse after they missed penalties in the Euro final at Wembley.
Ms Patel announced she will table an amendment to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill early in 2022.
She said: “Those responsible for appalling racist abuse online must be punished.
“The changes to the law I’m announcing will make sure they are banned from matches.”
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