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For Fact’s Sake podcast: Why do women footballers still face so much abuse online?
For Fact's Sake this week looks at abuse faced by women footballers online.
Top Scots lawyer slammed for ‘watching football’ during Sheku Bayoh inquiry
The family of Sheku Bayoh criticised Gordon Jackson, one of Scotland’s most senior lawyers, who they believe was watching a football match during the inquiry into Bayoh’s death.
Claims Christian Eriksen’s collapse was linked to Covid-19 Vaccine are FFS
Hours after Danish footballer Christian Eriksen collapsed during a Euro 2020 game last Saturday claims started appearing on social media linking his illness to the Covid-19 vaccine.
Football clubs accused of ‘astonishing’ failures to protect children
Nearly two-thirds of the clubs in Scotland's top two divisions do not have a dedicated safeguarding officer with no other roles at the club, despite advice from charities and footballing bodies.
Police Scotland charged football clubs £1.9m last year
Football fans are calling for more "police free" matches after extent of police fees revealed.
Offensive Behaviour at Football Act may deny people human rights
The Scottish Government has been warned that the Offensive Behaviour at Football Act may not comply with the European Convention on Human Rights.
Old Firm clashes: how much do they really cost to police?
Ahead of the next Old Firm clash there are renewed calls for football clubs to pay for the true cost of policing their matches.
