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Everton charged over pitch invasions in Crystal Palace clash

Everton have been charged over the pitch invasions which marred their Premier League match against Crystal Palace on May 19. Supporters came on to the field at Goodison Park after the 3-2 victory over the Eagles guaranteed the Toffees’ top-flight ...

11 Jul 2022 at 17:48

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No ‘carte blanche’ for players to assault pitch invaders – football police chief

Players must be protected from pitch invaders but cannot have “carte blanche” to assault those who enter the field, the UK’s football police chief has said. The English Football League called for a police review after Sheffield United forward ...

12 Jan 2023 at 17:31

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Portugal boss Roberto Martinez voices worry over pitch invaders seeking selfies

Portugal boss Roberto Martinez expressed his concern after fans repeatedly ran onto the pitch seeking selfies with Cristiano Ronaldo during Saturday’s 3-0 Euro 2024 victory over Turkey in Dortmund. The first incident saw Ronaldo share a hug ...

23 Jun 2024 at 13:25

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Forest fined over pitch invasion after 2022 play-off semi against Sheff Utd

Nottingham Forest have been fined over the pitch invasion at the end of their Championship play-off semi-final against Sheffield United almost a year ago. A Forest fan was jailed after headbutting Blades striker Billy Sharp during the ...

16 May 2023 at 18:51

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Players worry about the consequences of defending themselves from pitch invaders

Players are still worried about the repercussions they could face if they defend themselves from pitch invaders. There is still significant unease among players after Sheffield United forward Oli McBurnie was charged with assault ...

22 Apr 2024 at 19:03

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Coventry v Rotherham clash in doubt over playing surface concerns

Coventry’s Sky Bet Championship match against Rotherham has been placed in doubt after it was confirmed a pitch inspection will take place on Saturday evening. The Sky Blues are due to stage their first home match of the new ...

05 Aug 2022 at 17:44

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Footballers left feeling ‘isolated and vulnerable’ during pitch invasions – PFA

Footballers have told their union there can be “no excuses” for any repeat of the pitch invasions which marred the end of last season and put their safety at risk. Players were warned by the UK’s football police chief on ...

13 Jan 2023 at 11:12

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SFA president Mike Mulraney hails huge benefits of Pitching In campaign

Scottish Football Association president Mike Mulraney claims hundreds of thousands will benefit from the “critical” new Pitching In campaign which will raise £50million. Working in conjunction with the Scottish Football ...

18 Dec 2024 at 18:27

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Patrick Vieira to face no FA action over altercation with fan at Goodison Park

Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira will face no punishment from the Football Association following his altercation with a fan on the Goodison Park pitch last week, the PA news agency understands. Everton’s 3-2 win ...

25 May 2022 at 16:22

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Wales fans warned against pitch invasion at Ukraine play-off

Wales fans will face police action if they invade the pitch after Sunday’s World Cup play-off final against Ukraine. Supporters have also been told not to bring pyrotechnics into the Cardiff City Stadium and risk ...

02 Jun 2022 at 09:15

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Football must be ‘a home for everybody’ – Pitch creator Nell Bailey

The director of a play exploring experiences of the LGBTQ community in football said the game needs to provide “a home for everybody” and called for policy change to ensure the grassroots are made fully ...

08 Jul 2024 at 16:59

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Qatar pitch invader who carried rainbow flag says he will not face legal action

A pitch invader who disrupted a World Cup group-stage match between Portugal and Uruguay with a rainbow flag said he will not face legal action. During the Group H match on Monday, activist Mario Ferri ...

29 Nov 2022 at 15:13

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