Ex-Fifa official: Liverpool could face ‘sanctions’ after what I’ve heard – ‘people are concerned’
Liverpool and Chelsea should face “sanctions” after reports of inflammatory chanting during their 0-0 draw on Saturday (21 January), according to Keith Hackett.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the ex-Fifa and Premier League referee urged the Football Association to review their rules about chanting.
As per the Daily Mirror (21 January), Liverpool were forced to issue a public warning over the PA system after reports of homophobic chanting during their 0-0 draw against Chelsea.
Meanwhile, a video posted to Twitter purportedly shows Blues fans chanting “murderers” at the Reds’ home support.
Clubs can now be charged by the FA if their fans sing hateful chants – and has written to clubs in the Premier League, EFL, and National League with a warning.
Speaking before the match, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp publicly called for an end to homophobic chanting within the Reds’ support.
Hackett told Football Insider’s Ewan Kingsbury: “It’s difficult for the clubs to police.
“Proving who has sung the chants is the problem. Both clubs will do everything possible to stop it from happening.
“I heard the tannoy address, so people inside the stadium were concerned with what was happening.
“What you’ve got to do is fix the cameras on the noise, and start to use the police to single people out.
“I think the FA need to have a look at their rules to determine whether they are strong enough.
“It’s the clubs who are charged, at the end of the day, and they need to look at potential sanctions for this kind of thing.”
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