Discrimination victims in English grassroots football offered free counselling by FA
FA offers up to six sessions via Sporting Chance
Latest figures show rise in discrimination charges
The Football Association is offering free counselling and mental-health support to victims of hate and discrimination in grassroots football.
Discriminatory abuse is on the rise at grassroots level. In surveys, 70% of participants, including players, referees and spectators, told the governing body that poor behaviour had a major impact.
