League matches in the Netherlands will be stopped next season if fans repeatedly engage in homophobic chants, the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) said on Monday. From the start of the 2023/24 domestic campaign, stadium announcers will warn offending fans on two occasions to refrain from the offensive chants, after which the match will be temporarily halted if they continue.

Individuals found guilty of offensive behaviour face an 18-month stadium ban. The decision was made at a meeting of all the professional clubs, where delegates were unanimous in voting for the measures.

"Football is for everyone. Together we have drawn a line. We will evaluate the steps we are taking now (at the end of the 2023/24 season) to see if they produce the desired result," said Marianne van Leeuwen, KNVB director of professional football. In April, fans of amateur side SV Spakenburg aimed homophobic chants at PSV Eindhoven’s Xavi Simons in a Dutch Cup game, while a section of fans chanted "all Germans are gay" during an international clash between the Netherlands and Germany in Amsterdam last year.

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The English Football Association announced in January that it was adding homophobic slurs to its list of punishable offences for fans, while last month an international between the United States and Mexico was briefly stopped after fans of the latter directed slurs at U.S. goalkeeper Matt Turner.

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League matches in the Netherlands will be stopped next season if fans repeatedly engage in homophobic chants, the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) said on Monday.

League matches in the Netherlands will be stopped next season if fans repeatedly engage in homophobic chants, the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) said on Monday. From the start of the 2023/24 domestic campaign, stadium announcers will warn offending fans on two occasions to refrain from the offensive chants, after which the match will be temporarily halted if they continue. Individuals found guilty of offensive behaviour face an 18-month stadium ban. The decision was made at a meeting of all the professional clubs, where delegates were unanimous in voting for the measures. "Football is for everyone. Together we have drawn a line. We will evaluate the steps we are taking now (at the end of the 2023/24 season) to see if they produce the desired result," said Marianne van Leeuwen, KNVB director of professional football. In April, fans of amateur side SV Spakenburg aimed homophobic chants at PSV Eindhoven’s Xavi Simons in a Dutch Cup game, while a section of fans chanted "all Germans are gay" during an international clash between the Netherlands and Germany in Amsterdam last year. Also Read: Brad Pitt respects F1 and thrills drivers at Silverstone The English Football Association announced in January that it was adding homophobic slurs to its list of punishable offences for fans, while last month an international between the United States and Mexico was briefly stopped after fans of the latter directed slurs at U.S. goalkeeper Matt Turner. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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A Paris court on Thursday convicted Former Manchester United player Patrice Evra for posting homophobic abuse online in 2019. Evra posted a highly homophobic and expletive-ridden monologue after United beat Paris Saint-Germain in a Champions League clash.&nbsp;

Evra, who was not present in the court has been fined $1,078 and ordered to pay $2,156 compensation to two&nbsp;anti-campaign hate groups.&nbsp;

"The homophobic remarks of a personality like Patrice Evra fuel hatred and violence against LGBT people, in particular in countries where homosexuality is criminally repressed, like in Senegal, the country where Patrice Evra comes from," said the complainants' lawyers after the conviction.&nbsp;

What did Evra do?

Evra took to social media to post a video after his former side beat PSG in their own backyard, having lost the first leg at Old Trafford 2-0. After United overturned the fixture with a 3-1 scoreline at the Parc De Princes, Evra launched a scathing attack saying United's D team players had managed to beat the Ligue 1 champions.&nbsp;

"Even my cousin who is in the front [of the car] is p****d&nbsp;off. Paris, you are some f****ts, some f****ts, I'm telling you. We [United] put our D team [out] and we did you," Evra could be heard saying in the video.&nbsp;

"Some kids played, they used to clean my boots. They don't even have sperm [yet]. Paris, you are some p***ies. [Manchester United], they are men."

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After the video went viral and received backlash for obvious reasons, Evra said the French media had twisted his words.&nbsp;

"They translate it as I am against gay people.&nbsp;I am not homophobic, I am 'Mr I love this game," he said in a video post on Twitter.&nbsp;

"I love everyone. So if I offended someone I apologise. But it is not my intention. I understand equality. You have to be free whatever you do in life," he added.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile,&nbsp;PSG released a statement condemning Evra for what the club considered were 'homophobic insults'.&nbsp;

"Paris Saint-Germain strongly condemns the homophobic insults proffered by Patrice Evra against the club, its representatives and former player [Jerome Rothen]," read the statement.&nbsp;

"The remarks were deeply shocking within the club, which was particularly committed to the values of respect and openness to others."

(With inputs from agencies)

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A Paris court on Thursday convicted Former Manchester United player Patrice Evra for posting homophobic abuse online in 2019. Evra posted a highly homophobic and expletive-ridden monologue after United beat Paris Saint-Germain in a Champions League clash.

A Paris court on Thursday convicted Former Manchester United player Patrice Evra for posting homophobic abuse online in 2019. Evra posted a highly homophobic and expletive-ridden monologue after United beat Paris Saint-Germain in a Champions League clash. Evra, who was not present in the court has been fined $1,078 and ordered to pay $2,156 compensation to two anti-campaign hate groups. "The homophobic remarks of a personality like Patrice Evra fuel hatred and violence against LGBT people, in particular in countries where homosexuality is criminally repressed, like in Senegal, the country where Patrice Evra comes from," said the complainants' lawyers after the conviction. What did Evra do? Evra took to social media to post a video after his former side beat PSG in their own backyard, having lost the first leg at Old Trafford 2-0. After United overturned the fixture with a 3-1 scoreline at the Parc De Princes, Evra launched a scathing attack saying United's D team players had managed to beat the Ligue 1 champions. "Even my cousin who is in the front [of the car] is p****d off. Paris, you are some f****ts, some f****ts, I'm telling you. We [United] put our D team [out] and we did you," Evra could be heard saying in the video. "Some kids played, they used to clean my boots. They don't even have sperm [yet]. Paris, you are some p***ies. [Manchester United], they are men." Read more: Euro 2020: Furious English fans hurl racist abuses at players after team lose final After the video went viral and received backlash for obvious reasons, Evra said the French media had twisted his words. "They translate it as I am against gay people. I am not homophobic, I am 'Mr I love this game," he said in a video post on Twitter. "I love everyone. So if I offended someone I apologise. But it is not my intention. I understand equality. You have to be free whatever you do in life," he added. I love this game, and more importantly , I love EVERYONE. A quick message here to clear up any confusion! ❤️ #ILTG #positive4evra pic.twitter.com/92RuMIT9ao — Patrice Evra (@Evra) March 19, 2019 × Read more: Racism is Spanish Football's problem, not Vinicius, and it must be solved, says Carlo Ancelotti Meanwhile, PSG released a statement condemning Evra for what the club considered were 'homophobic insults'. "Paris Saint-Germain strongly condemns the homophobic insults proffered by Patrice Evra against the club, its representatives and former player [Jerome Rothen]," read the statement. "The remarks were deeply shocking within the club, which was particularly committed to the values of respect and openness to others." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Former Manchester United star convicted for posting homophobic abuse online

FIFA&nbsp;have opened&nbsp;proceedings&nbsp;against&nbsp;the&nbsp;Mexican&nbsp;Football Association following&nbsp;chants&nbsp;by the country's&nbsp;fans during Tuesday's 0-0&nbsp;draw&nbsp;with&nbsp;Poland&nbsp;at the World Cup in Qatar, world soccer's governing body said on Wednesday. FIFA&nbsp;did not elaborate on the&nbsp;chants&nbsp;but&nbsp;Mexicans were heard directing abuse after&nbsp;Poland&nbsp;striker Robert Lewandowski saw his second-half penalty saved by goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa.

"The&nbsp;FIFA&nbsp;Disciplinary Committee has opened&nbsp;proceedings&nbsp;against&nbsp;the&nbsp;Mexican&nbsp;Football Association due to&nbsp;chants&nbsp;by&nbsp;Mexican&nbsp;supporters during the Mexico v&nbsp;Poland&nbsp;FIFA&nbsp;World Cup match played on 22 November," it said. "The&nbsp;proceedings&nbsp;were opened on the basis of article 13 of the&nbsp;FIFA&nbsp;Disciplinary Code." FIFA&nbsp;had also opened disciplinary&nbsp;proceedings&nbsp;against&nbsp;Ecuador&nbsp;over&nbsp;homophobic chanting by their&nbsp;fans in their World Cup opener&nbsp;against&nbsp;Qatar on Sunday.

FIFA&nbsp;said it has opened disciplinary proceedings against&nbsp;Ecuador&nbsp;over&nbsp;homophobic&nbsp;chanting by their fans in their World Cup opener. Ecuador&nbsp;had faced possible expulsion from the tournament after Chile complained they had fielded an ineligible player during the qualifiers. They were fined and received a points deduction for the next World Cup qualifiers but have been allowed to compete in Qatar. The player, Byron Castillo, was left out of the squad to avoid further controversy. At&nbsp;Ecuador's opening game against Qatar, to kick off the World Cup on Sunday, some among their massed ranks of yellow-clad fans sang a&nbsp;homophobic&nbsp;chant against Chileans.

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"The&nbsp;FIFA&nbsp;Disciplinary Committee has opened proceedings against the&nbsp;Ecuadorean Football Association due to&nbsp;chants&nbsp;by&nbsp;Ecuadorean supporters," world football's governing body said in a statement late on Tuesday, citing article 13 of its disciplinary code. Potential sanctions in the code include playing a match without spectators or a ban on playing in a particular stadium. There was no immediate response from&nbsp;Ecuador's football federation. It has been exultantly re-tweeting images from their 2-0 win at the Al Bayt stadium.

Much to the amusement of many watching around the world,&nbsp;Ecuador&nbsp;fans also chanted "We want beer!" in reference to a controversial stadium ban on alcohol consumption at the insistence of the conservative Muslim host nation. LGBT rights have taken prominence during this World Cup, drawing some protests, as homosexuality is illegal in Qatar. Ecuador&nbsp;are joint top of Group A with the Netherlands whom they face on Friday.

Meanwhile,&nbsp;Germany will not face FIFA disciplinary action for covering their mouths in a pre-match gesture ahead of their tournament-opener versus Japan, where they shockingly lost 1-2.

FIFA have opened proceedings against the Mexican Football Association following chants by the country's fans during Tuesday's 0-0 draw with Poland at the World Cup in Qatar, world soccer's governing body said on Wednesday.

FIFA have opened proceedings against the Mexican Football Association following chants by the country's fans during Tuesday's 0-0 draw with Poland at the World Cup in Qatar, world soccer's governing body said on Wednesday. FIFA did not elaborate on the chants but Mexicans were heard directing abuse after Poland striker Robert Lewandowski saw his second-half penalty saved by goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa. "The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has opened proceedings against the Mexican Football Association due to chants by Mexican supporters during the Mexico v Poland FIFA World Cup match played on 22 November," it said. "The proceedings were opened on the basis of article 13 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code." FIFA had also opened disciplinary proceedings against Ecuador over homophobic chanting by their fans in their World Cup opener against Qatar on Sunday. FIFA said it has opened disciplinary proceedings against Ecuador over homophobic chanting by their fans in their World Cup opener. Ecuador had faced possible expulsion from the tournament after Chile complained they had fielded an ineligible player during the qualifiers. They were fined and received a points deduction for the next World Cup qualifiers but have been allowed to compete in Qatar. The player, Byron Castillo, was left out of the squad to avoid further controversy. At Ecuador's opening game against Qatar, to kick off the World Cup on Sunday, some among their massed ranks of yellow-clad fans sang a homophobic chant against Chileans. Also read: David Beckham up for talks with potential bidders as Man United owners planning to sell club - Report "The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has opened proceedings against the Ecuadorean Football Association due to chants by Ecuadorean supporters," world football's governing body said in a statement late on Tuesday, citing article 13 of its disciplinary code. Potential sanctions in the code include playing a match without spectators or a ban on playing in a particular stadium. There was no immediate response from Ecuador's football federation. It has been exultantly re-tweeting images from their 2-0 win at the Al Bayt stadium. Much to the amusement of many watching around the world, Ecuador fans also chanted "We want beer!" in reference to a controversial stadium ban on alcohol consumption at the insistence of the conservative Muslim host nation. LGBT rights have taken prominence during this World Cup, drawing some protests, as homosexuality is illegal in Qatar. Ecuador are joint top of Group A with the Netherlands whom they face on Friday. Meanwhile, Germany will not face FIFA disciplinary action for covering their mouths in a pre-match gesture ahead of their tournament-opener versus Japan, where they shockingly lost 1-2.

Qatar World Cup: FIFA opens proceedings against Mexican FA, Ecuador fans over controversial chants

The LGBT community is&nbsp;worried after Italy's right-wing&nbsp;group won the elections. Giorgia Meloni's Brothers of Italy, a nationalist party, won the elections with a fair majority.

In a conversation with Reuters, Fabrizio Marrazzo, leader of the Gay Party said that there are very real fears amongst the community now about the weakening of civil liberties under the new administration.

Marrazzo said, "the League and partly Brothers of Italy have in their manifestos things that are quite negative for our community, like stressing the importance of protecting only the traditional family," Reuters reported.

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Furthermore, he said that Meloni positions herself as a defender of Christian principles and a foe of the "LGBT lobby" and "gender ideology." Meloni has earlier indirectly explained her opposition to LGBT parenting rights, saying that unlucky children who are up for adoption deserve the best chance to have a father and a mother.&nbsp;Marazzo also mentioned increased homophobic attacks in right-wing regions.

However, Meloni has refuted claims that her conservative party intends to challenge and repeal any current Italian laws governing same-sex relationships and abortion rights. She said, "What is there, stays there."

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It is too soon to judge whether Meloni will consider any suggestions given by Catholic supporters or leaders. However, her party's culture spokesperson made headlines after remarking that gay couples are "not legal." However, it was further explained that he was trying to make a reference to gay couples who adopt.&nbsp;

Meloni's supporters also backed a proposal to edit a Peppa Pig episode that featured a polar bear with their mother, arguing that gay parents should not be depicted to children as a natural fact.

(With inputs from agencies)

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The LGBT community is worried after Italy's right-wing group won the elections. Giorgia Meloni's Brothers of Italy, a nationalist party, won the elections with a fair majority.

The LGBT community is worried after Italy's right-wing group won the elections. Giorgia Meloni's Brothers of Italy, a nationalist party, won the elections with a fair majority. In a conversation with Reuters, Fabrizio Marrazzo, leader of the Gay Party said that there are very real fears amongst the community now about the weakening of civil liberties under the new administration. Marrazzo said, "the League and partly Brothers of Italy have in their manifestos things that are quite negative for our community, like stressing the importance of protecting only the traditional family," Reuters reported. Also read | Italy's right-wing leader Giorgia Meloni calls for unity after election win Furthermore, he said that Meloni positions herself as a defender of Christian principles and a foe of the "LGBT lobby" and "gender ideology." Meloni has earlier indirectly explained her opposition to LGBT parenting rights, saying that unlucky children who are up for adoption deserve the best chance to have a father and a mother. Marazzo also mentioned increased homophobic attacks in right-wing regions. However, Meloni has refuted claims that her conservative party intends to challenge and repeal any current Italian laws governing same-sex relationships and abortion rights. She said, "What is there, stays there." Also read | 'A sad day for Italy', says centre-left leader after Meloni win It is too soon to judge whether Meloni will consider any suggestions given by Catholic supporters or leaders. However, her party's culture spokesperson made headlines after remarking that gay couples are "not legal." However, it was further explained that he was trying to make a reference to gay couples who adopt. Meloni's supporters also backed a proposal to edit a Peppa Pig episode that featured a polar bear with their mother, arguing that gay parents should not be depicted to children as a natural fact. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Italy: 'Very real fears' for LGBT community after Meloni's win as the new prime minister

A Chelsea fan has been banned from football matches for three years after being ejected from their Premier League game against Brighton for shouting homophobic abuse.

The 20-year-old man pleaded guilty to the offence of using threatening, abusive or insulting words during Chelsea's 2-1 win at Brighton's Amex Stadium on December 16.

As a result, the fan has been banned and fined £965 ($1219).

A spokesperson for Brighton and Hove Albion said in a statement: "We would like to thank Sussex Police for their assistance in dealing with this unsavoury incident, and we are very pleased with the outcome.

"It underlines both their and our commitment to a zero tolerance policy on any form of abuse from those attending matches at the Amex. We would remind all fans that we will not tolerate any form of abusive behaviour at the stadium and will always take the strongest possible action."

The fan ban is the latest worrying incident involving Chelsea supporters this season.

A Chelsea fan was accused of shouting racist abuse at Manchester City star Raheem Sterling during the Blues' 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri admitted he was frustrated by the "stupid" people who were tarnishing his club's reputation after repeated complaints about fans singing an anti-semitic chant about Tottenham supporters.&nbsp;

A Chelsea fan has been banned from football matches for three years after being ejected from their Premier League game against Brighton for shouting homophobic abuse.

A Chelsea fan has been banned from football matches for three years after being ejected from their Premier League game against Brighton for shouting homophobic abuse. The 20-year-old man pleaded guilty to the offence of using threatening, abusive or insulting words during Chelsea's 2-1 win at Brighton's Amex Stadium on December 16. As a result, the fan has been banned and fined £965 ($1219). A spokesperson for Brighton and Hove Albion said in a statement: "We would like to thank Sussex Police for their assistance in dealing with this unsavoury incident, and we are very pleased with the outcome. "It underlines both their and our commitment to a zero tolerance policy on any form of abuse from those attending matches at the Amex. We would remind all fans that we will not tolerate any form of abusive behaviour at the stadium and will always take the strongest possible action." The fan ban is the latest worrying incident involving Chelsea supporters this season. A Chelsea fan was accused of shouting racist abuse at Manchester City star Raheem Sterling during the Blues' 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri admitted he was frustrated by the "stupid" people who were tarnishing his club's reputation after repeated complaints about fans singing an anti-semitic chant about Tottenham supporters.

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