FA investigate reports a player ‘inserted finger or multiple fingers into a player’s anus’
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Nottinghamshire FA inquiry reports Sunday League player ‘inserted finger(s) into opposition player’s anus’
- The message is said to have leaked from the FA disciplinary team.
- The alleged incident reportedly occurred earlier in the year.
- Previous incidents of sexual assault in sport have led to lengthy bans
The Nottinghamshire FA is investigating a claim that a Sunday League player “inserted a finger or fingers” into an opponent’s anus during a match, according to reports.
The alleged incident is said to have taken place in early January.
Via TalkSportThe report from the FA disciplinary team was leaked, stating that they are looking for witnesses to the events.
Nottinghamshire FA are investigating a claim of sexual assault at a Sunday League match
The disciplinary team’s message, which has been published by live nottinghamshiresays: ‘We have been informed that during a match between [home team] Y [away team]a player allegedly inserted his finger(s) into the anus of an opposing player.’
The FA have since confirmed they are investigating the report, but police say they are not aware of any information.
Witnesses have been asked to complete their statements by January 23.
Sexual assault on the pitch is in breach of FA Rule E3, misconduct and penalties could go further.
Ryan Christie previously received a two-game ban for pulling a player by the genitals
In rugby, Joe Marler received a ten-month ban for grabbing Alun Wyn Jones in the crotch
There have been incidents of players being penalized before for grabbing players’ crotch, including in rugby.
In January 2020, Bournemouth’s Ryan Christie, then at Celtic, was awarded two-Game penalty for pulling Rangers forward Alfredo Morelos by the genitals.
In rugby, England’s Joe Marler was banned for 10 weeks after grabbing Alun Wyn Jones in the crotch in 2020.