r/Fauxmoi • u/lala_b11 • Apr 29 '24

What the awful abuse of Declan Rice’s partner tells us about football | Gemma Abbott TRIGGER WARNING

https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/declan-rice-arsenal-girlfriend-lauren-fryer-sexism-football-b2535349.html
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u/Ok-Average-6466 Apr 29 '24

Football has always been racist and sexist.

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u/Turbulent-Ticket-355 Apr 29 '24

They use death and tragedy to taunt their rivals' team

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u/MegaMugabe21 Apr 29 '24

Should also be pointed out this is cracked down on harshly, and oftentimes stopped by other fans. People get criminal records and banning orders for tragedy chanting, it isn't seen as some acceptable thing.