250 people contact police as English soccer abuse scandal spreadsLONDON -- British police investigating sexual abuse in soccer have received calls from 250 people, the government announced Tuesday, as FIFA said the high-profile scandal could lead to offenses by youth development coaches being exposed worldwide. Former professionals have been speaking publicly for the first time over the last two weeks about the ordeals they went through as youngsters. Some of the victims previously gave evidence to convict offenders without being named but new allegations are also being reported. Police Scotland on Tuesday joined seven forces in England by confirming it was looking into abuse claims. "If there are legal consequences, we'll deal with it," Clarke said at Wembley Stadium, the FA's headquarters.

Source: The China Post November 30, 2016 16:07 UTC