Should We Jail Racist Football Fans?

This weekend racism in football was back in the news after FC Porto’s Moussa Marega left the game saying he was racially abused.    But racism from fans isn’t isolated to Portugal, it’s prevalent here in England as well.   Earlier…

This weekend racism in football was back in the news after FC Porto’s Moussa Marega left the game saying he was racially abused.    But racism from fans isn’t isolated to Portugal, it’s prevalent here in England as well.   Earlier…

This weekend racism in football was back in the news after FC Porto’s Moussa Marega left the game saying he was racially abused. 

 

But racism from fans isn’t isolated to Portugal, it’s prevalent here in England as well.

 

Earlier this month a Brighton fan, George Reynolds was convicted and sentenced to prison for racist comments he made at a game against Tottenham. Today we look at the ‘landmark’ case and examine what it means for football.

Guests:

Aidan Barlow (@ArgusAidan) Crime Reporter/The Argus

George Starkey-Midha (@GStarkeyMidha)Ex-Media Officer/Kick it Out

Paul Barber Chief Executive/Brighton and Hove Albion FC

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