FA raises minimum ban for racism and other forms of discrimination to 10 matches

Discrimination ‘continues to be challenge’ Current minimum ban is six matches The FA is to increase the minimum punishment for discriminatory behaviour to 10 matches, in an attempt to counteract behaviour it says “continues to be a challenge across the game”. The changes will come into force at the start of the new s

The strengthened punishment forms part of the FA's commitment to creating what it described as "a game free from discrimination."

Players found guilty of discrimination will face a ban of at least 10 matches under strengthened Football Association rules.