A footballer banned for 'violating' an opponent's 'private parts' has been allowed to play in a match for his club after they appeared to use a loophole that has sparked a row with the FA. Ollie Clarke was given a seven-game ban for the 'extremely serious and unusual incident'Clarke (left), pictured in the game against Cardiff in which the incidents took place last August. Bell included the detail in his official match report and an Independent Regulatory Commission heard evidence from the Swindon captain. In response to the written reasons, Swindon said: 'Swindon Town Football Club acknowledges the written reasons published by the FA in respect of Ollie Clarke, following the recent Regulatory Commission decision. 'Throughout the process, Ollie Clarke maintained his innocence and only admitted the charges on the basis that both charges were unintentional.

Source: Metro January 16, 2026 00:09 UTC