Grassroots soccer teams will be deducted points for repeated offences of serious misconduct, England's Football Association (FA) said on Tuesday as it announced sanctions to combat an increase in levels of abuse towards referees.The Football Regulatory Authority has approved the decision, which has been r
Grassroots soccer teams will be deducted points for repeated offences of serious misconduct, England's Football Association said on Tuesday as it announced sanctions to combat an increase in levels of abuse towards referees.
"The tougher sanctions follow consistent feedback from across grassroots football that player behaviour is a significant issue, and will specifically target offending teams where its participants commit serious misconduct," the FA said. Cumulative incidents of serious misconduct can include acts of discrimination and assault or attempted assault, and physical contact or attempted physical contact against a match official, the FA said.
"Unacceptable behaviour towards other players and officials will not be tolerated. We hope this proves to be a strong deterrent which helps to improve the culture within the grassroots game."
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