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Scottish Sun
30-06-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Millwall slapped with fine and put on ‘extended action plan' after homophobic chants towards Ben Chilwell
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MILLWALL have been fined £15,000 by the FA after their fans made homophobic chants towards Chelsea star Ben Chilwell. Lions supporters were heard shouting a homophobic slur during their FA Cup clash at Selhurst Park in March while the left-back was on loan at Crystal Palace. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Chilwell was at the receiving end of homophobic chants from Millwall fans Credit: Getty 3 Millwall fans were slammed by the FA for their behaviour Credit: Getty 3 A section of Millwall fans during the game Credit: Rex FA big-wigs have also put the Championship club on an 'extended action plan' which requires them to do more work to eradicate all forms of discrimination. The chants were directed at Chilwell in the fifth and 20th minutes of a fiery fifth-round tie that Palace ran out 3-1 winners. Millwall supporters were also slammed by the FA for chanting 'Let him die' at Palace star Jean-Philipe Matata while he lay stricken on the ground after a horror challenge from keeper Liam Roberts, who was sent off. Matata needed 10 minutes of treatment before being taken to hospital with a nasty gash on his head that required 25 stitches. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS MILLIE DUMPED ME TOO Fresh twist in England ace Millie Bright's 'complicated' love life The Millwall keeper later apologised to Matata for his tackle. While the South London club were condemned by the FA for their fans' behaviour at Selhurst Park, they did praise and accept their efforts in tackling discrimination. In a written statement the FA said the Lions 'exceed the requirements' set out for clubs to be anti-discriminatory and said they should be encouraged to continue this work. The FA's extended action plan for Millwall covers communication ahead of games about their stance on anti-discrimination, sending their own stewards to high-risk games and ensuring they have an equality, diversity and inclusion committee. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK They also want the Lions to put together an article each month to summarise their community and EDI work. A Lions spokesman said: 'Millwall FC condemns all forms of discrimination and acknowledges the FA's decision. Eberechi Eze to Tottenham LATEST | Transfers Exposed 'The club will continue to do all it can to tackle discriminatory abuse through its equality steering committee and dedicated anti-discrimination campaign All 'Wall. 'The term 'Chelsea rent boy' is officially recognised as a homophobic slur and is condemned by the club. 'Since January 2022 the chant has been classified as a prosecutable offence by the Crown Prosecution Service for anyone found using it. Anyone identified in doing so will be banned. 'The club reaffirms its zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of discrimination. Such behaviour has no place in society and is entirely at odds with the values Millwall stands for.
The Irish Sun
30-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Millwall slapped with fine and put on ‘extended action plan' after homophobic chants towards Ben Chilwell
MILLWALL have been fined £15,000 by the FA after their fans made homophobic chants towards Chelsea star Ben Chilwell. Lions supporters were heard shouting a homophobic slur during their FA Cup clash at Selhurst Park in March while the left-back was on loan at 3 Chilwell was at the receiving end of homophobic chants from Millwall fans Credit: Getty 3 Millwall fans were slammed by the FA for their behaviour Credit: Getty 3 A section of Millwall fans during the game Credit: Rex FA big-wigs have also put the Championship club on an 'extended action plan' which requires them to do more work to eradicate all forms of discrimination. The chants were directed at Chilwell in the fifth and 20th minutes of a fiery fifth-round tie that Palace ran out 3-1 winners. Matata needed 10 minutes of treatment before being taken to hospital with a nasty gash on his head that required 25 stitches. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS The While the South London club were condemned by the FA for their fans' behaviour at Selhurst Park, they did praise and accept their efforts in tackling discrimination. In a written statement the FA said the Lions 'exceed the requirements' set out for clubs to be anti-discriminatory and said they should be encouraged to continue this work. The FA's extended action plan for Millwall covers communication ahead of games about their stance on anti-discrimination, sending their own stewards to high-risk games and ensuring they have an equality, diversity and inclusion committee. Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK They also want the Lions to put together an article each month to summarise their community and EDI work. A Lions spokesman said: 'Millwall FC condemns all forms of discrimination and acknowledges the FA's decision. Eberechi Eze to Tottenham LATEST | Transfers Exposed 'The club will continue to do all it can to tackle discriminatory abuse through its equality steering committee and dedicated anti-discrimination campaign All 'Wall. 'The term 'Chelsea rent boy' is officially recognised as a homophobic slur and is condemned by the club. 'Since January 2022 the chant has been classified as a prosecutable offence by the Crown Prosecution Service for anyone found using it. Anyone identified in doing so will be banned. 'The club reaffirms its zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of discrimination. Such behaviour has no place in society and is entirely at odds with the values Millwall stands for.
Daily Mirror
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Millwall hit with FA charge over Ben Chilwell chants during Crystal Palace clash
Millwall have been charged and fined £15,000 for breaches of rule E21 following homophobic chanting in their FA Cup match with Crystal Palace back in March. Chants of 'Chelsea rent boy' were aimed at Ben Chilwell, the Crystal Palace left-back, during the match at Selhurst Park, which the home side went on to win 3-1 in order to advance in the competition. And The FA have now confirmed that a £15,000 fine will be imposed on Millwall by an Independent Regulatory Commission as a result of the chants, which occurred in the fifth and 20th minute of the match. The Championship club will also be subject to an action plan until the 2025-25 campaign and received a warning over their future conduct. The FA said in a statement: "An independent Regulatory Commission has imposed an action plan, £15,000 fine and warning on Millwall FC for misconduct in relation to crowd control during its FA Cup tie against Crystal Palace FC on Saturday 1 March. "It was alleged that Millwall FC failed to ensure its spectators and/or supporters (and anyone purporting to be supporters) conduct themselves in an orderly fashion and don't use words or behave in an improper, offensive, abusive, indecent, or insulting way with either express or implied reference to sexual orientation during both the 5th and 20th minutes. "Millwall FC admitted the charges, and the Regulatory Commission imposed the club's sanctions following a hearing." The FA explained in its written reasons that the club's "substantial ad successful efforts" to adhere to a previous action plan, plus their wider efforts to prevent discriminatory chanting were among the reasons they were not given a more substantial charge. In a statement acknowledging the fine, Millwall referenced said action plan as well as the work acknowledged by The FA. They wrote: "Millwall Football Club acknowledges the decision by The Football Association to impose upon it a £15,000 fine, an extended action plan and warned of future conduct, following a breach of FA Rule E21 during the Emirates FA Cup fixture against Crystal Palace on Saturday 1st March 2025. "An Independent Regulatory Commission has imposed these sanctions in relation to the use of a chant containing the phrase "Chelsea rent boy." This term is officially recognised as a homophobic slur and condemned by the club. Since January 2022, the chant has been classified as a prosecutable offence by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for anyone found using or singing it, and anyone identified in doing so will also be banned from the club. "As part of its action plan, the Club will continue to do all it can to proactively tackle discriminatory abuse through its Equality Steering Committee and dedicated anti-discrimination campaign, All 'Wall. The FA has acknowledged the significant work the Club and the Millwall Community Trust has undertaken in this area, and both organisations remain strongly dedicated to building on this foundation and fostering an inclusive, welcoming environment for the LGBTQ+ community and all individuals alike." and Mirror Sport will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible. check back regularly for updates on this developing story. on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, Twitter, Facebook or visit The Mirror homepage.
