In England, penalties for offensive behavior towards footballers, coaches, and other match participants are being significantly tightened starting from the new season. This was reported by the BBC.
According to the information, the Football Association (FA) is updating its disciplinary rules before the start of the new season. Now, insulting or degrading actions related to ethnic origin, skin color, race, nationality, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, or disability are classified as an 'aggravated offense.'
The FA statement established that in such cases, the standard punishment will be a disqualification of at least ten games. However, the disciplinary committee has the right to impose a longer ban if it deems that aggravating circumstances were present in the violation.
Furthermore, if there are mitigating factors, the disqualification period may be reduced, but it cannot be less than six games. Individuals who commit repeated rule violations will face even harsher sanctions.