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September 23, 2017

Chaplain urges fans to help rid football of violent thugs

The Chaplain for Sport has issued a plea to football fans, urging them to assist the authorities in banning thugs who ruin “the beautiful game”. “Genuine football fans – those who love the beautiful game – do not generate mayhem in and outside stadia,” Mgr Vladimir Felzmann told The Universe. “These fans need to help... Read More
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September 16, 2017

Sports shirt ban proposed for betting firms

The Chaplain for Sport has warned that gambling is the “silent scourge of our society” as he called for a ban on gambling firms sponsoring sports shirts. Mgr Vladimir Felzmann, who is also CEO for the John Paul II Foundation for Sport, said that “gambling is the silent scourge of our society. For an accelerating... Read More
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August 26, 2017

Chaplain blows whistle on big football transfer fees

As football fans anticipate big money bids before the summer transfer window closes this month, the Chaplain for Sport has said money has “tarnished” the game. Last year’s summer transfer window saw Manchester United break the world record fee when they bought Paul Pogba, a former player of theirs, from Juventus for £89 million. This... Read More
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August 19, 2017

‘Clubs should fund football policing’

The Chaplain for Sport has backed London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s call for the Premier League to ‘step up and make a bigger contribution’ to the policing of football matches in the capital. The Metropolitan Police spent £6.7 million on policing football matches in London last year and Mr Khan said the force, currently under pressure... Read More
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May 13, 2017

Bishop for Mental Health praises PFA

Bishop for Mental Health praises PFA The Catholic Bishop for Mental Health has applauded the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA), as well as many football clubs, for their “serious” response to the rise in mental health problems in the sport. Bishop Richard Moth’s comments came as he offered prayers for Premier League footballer Aaron Lennon following... Read More
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May 6, 2017

Celtic boss tells squad to talk about gambling problems

Brendan Rodgers has urged footballers struggling with gambling addictions to open up about their problems. The Celtic manager’s advice comes as the Football Association (FA) banned Burnley midfielder Joey Barton from playing for 18 months for placing 1,260 bets on matches between March 2006 and May 2013. At 34, Barton, who was also fined £30,000,... Read More
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April 29, 2017

Facilities for disabled still short at most football clubs

The majority of Premier League clubs are still failing disabled supporters, according to a new study. Analysis by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has revealed that only seven Premier League clubs are providing the minimum number of wheelchair spaces, and only the same number have larger, fully-equipped toilets, known as changing places, installed.... Read More
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April 22, 2017

Sports chaplain calls for more security

The Chaplain for Sport has stressed the importance of increased security following the recent attack carried out on the Borussia Dortmund team bus. “Terrorists seek maximum publicity for their grim activities. Their twisted minds realised that an attack on a team known by all – and admired by many – in Germany would achieve their... Read More
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April 15, 2017

Football officiating should follow example set by rugby

The Chaplain for Sport has urged the Football Association to follow the example set by rugby when it comes to officiating matches. “To err is human,” Mgr Vladimir Felzmann told The Universe. “Top footballers miss penalties – in spite of all their training so it is bound to happen that referees also get things wrong;... Read More
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April 1, 2017

Sports chaplain urges clubs to provide toilets for disabled

The Chaplain for Sport has urged high profile footballers to encourage their clubs to provide toilets for disabled fans. His call comes as learning disability charity Mencap revealed that only seven Premier League clubs have so far met a pledge made in August 2015 to provide a fully accessible toilet for disabled fans at their... Read More
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