The Premier League on Tuesday condemned the offensive chants of several Luton city fans in the Hillsborough tragedy and launched an awareness initiative for students.
The Premier League strongly condemns any misuse of football tragedies and is shocked by the shouting heard during Sunday’s match between Luton and Liverpool.
This is of great concern to the families of the victims and other sympathizers. We work with the clubs, the FA and the EFL… pic.twitter.com/M5UbnH0a8b
– Premier League (@premierleague) November 7, 2023
The Hillsborough disaster that occurred in 1989 claimed the lives of 97 people. As a result of an avalanche that highlighted the poor performance of the police, in the FA Cup semi-finals, which denied Nottingham Forest and Liverpool at the Sheffield United stadium, Hillsborough.
In the 1-1 draw between Luton Town and Liverpool last Sunday we heard chants against the Hillsborough victims, something that has been happening recently among fans of Leeds United, Manchester United and Manchester City.
Leeds fans. Recognizable by where they sit and the brightness of their faces.
Pushing gestures referring to Hillsborough. Victims always sing. Hold 9 and then 6 fingers. The numbers of 96 will not be lost.
Imitate death and suffocation (not captured on camera). @LFC @lufc pic.twitter.com/NEx7lGo6dH
– Wasphater (@WhyIHateWasps) September 13, 2021
On April 22, the club Nottingham Forest had supported Liverpool and condemned these songs.
Thank you for your continued support, @NFFC.
As always, our thoughts are with everyone affected by the Hillsborough tragedy. We must all continue to work together to end the tragedy. pic.twitter.com/R4e9cXsdsG
-Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 22, 2023
The Liga Premiada assured that such crimes are unacceptable. and that your priority is to put an end to them, and furthermore remember that whoever commits them will be punished. Ban from entering the stadium, as well as a criminal complaint. This applies to both personal crimes and online crimes.
He clarified in his statement:
Action has already been taken this season, incidents have been investigated and suspensions have been handed out. The abuse resulting from the football tragedy is causing great suffering to the families of the victims and other football fans.
Similarly, those Premier League announced an awareness campaign starting from November 13 in 18,000 schools in England and Wales, where 60,000 teachers will teach a class to help students understand the impact this type of behavior has on victims.
(With information from EFE)
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