Karl Tizzard, 29, posted the message on Twitter 25 minutes after England's penalty shootout to Italy on July 11 last year. Brighton & Hove Albion have issued an indefinite ban to a man who posted a racist message on social media following the England men’s football team's defeat in the UEFA Euro 2020 final. Brighton issued Tizzard, who was a Seagulls season ticket holder, an indefinite ban from the Amex as well as away matches, the maximum punishment possible from the club. "Individuals found to have committed such offences – either in person, online or via social media – will face an indefinite ban from home and away matches and criminal prosecution." Sussex Police’s dedicated football officer PC Darren Balkham said: “Tizzard posted an appalling matter on his Twitter account just moments after the Euro 2020 final.

Source: Express February 04, 2022 20:12 UTC