US EditionWest Ham Fined for Homophobic Chanting During Chelsea Game
- West Ham United was fined £120,000 due to discriminatory and offensive chants directed at the LGBTQ+ community by supporters during their Premier League match against Chelsea on February 3.
- The Football Association imposed the fine after the club admitted misconduct involving abusive, offensive, and discriminatory chants.
- An independent Regulatory Commission also ordered an action plan and found West Ham failed to control improper fan behaviour referring to sexual orientation.
- The FA reported that the club was accused of not preventing its fans and anyone claiming to be supporters from engaging in conduct that was improper, offensive, abusive, indecent, or insulting, specifically relating to sexual orientation either explicitly or implicitly.
- West Ham maintains a zero-tolerance policy and declared that those identified will face criminal charges and club bans following the incident.
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Soccer-West Ham fined for homophobic chanting during Chelsea game
(Reuters) -West Ham United have been handed a fine of 120,000 pounds ($161,700) for homophobic chanting by their fans during their 2-1 Premier League loss at Chelsea on February 3, the Football Association said on Friday. Read full story
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