Arsenal FC: 24 fans banned from the stadium for their behaviour in 2023-24, including 14 for 3 years

24 people have been banned from the Emirates Stadium (London, ENG), including 21 for their behaviour in the stadium and three for online harassment during the 2023-24 season, announced Arsenal FC (Premier League) on 13/08/2024.

"The supporters have each been handed bans of at least one year, with 14 handed three-year bans, meaning they cannot attend any Arsenal match home or away during that period," explained the London club.

"The bans are broken down as per the following offences: 
- In-stadium offences:
• Assault - 10; 
• Tragedy chanting - 5;  
• Offensive gestures - 2; 
• Racism - 2  Homophobia - 1; 
• Sexual assault - 1; 

- Online offences:
• Racism - 1; 
• Antisemitism - 1;
• Sending abusive messages - 1."
 
"Whilst online abuse detected amongst our members has declined 90% on the 2022-23 season, online abuse in general remains an issue. We have seen a 24% increase in online abuse towards our player and coaching family in the 2023-24 season. Where abuse is detected, we work with social media companies and law enforcement to ensure the appropriate action is taken," added…