AHEAD OF THE GAME: Jordan Henderson demands the FA to speed up racism claim cases

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AHEAD OF THE GAME: Jordan Henderson demands the FA to speed up racism claim cases

Jordan Henderson wants the FA to speed up all misconduct cases involving allegations of racist language. Gabriel made a false complaint against Jordan Henderson after Arsenal were given a penalty at the Emirates Stadium in October. The FA investigation took 17 days and Henderson was cleared. Ivan Toney's spell at Peterborough is being probed following his betting charge. He was accused of using a Portuguese racial slur towards Arsenal defender Gabriel.

The FA's case against Ivan Toney for breaching betting regulations is based on evidence that the majority of the bets were placed from the same address. Tony was at Peterborough for most of that time and some of them were during his first six months at Brentford. He has until next Thursday to respond to the FA’s charges.

John Yems has been charged with 16 counts of racial discrimination towards his own players at Crawley. Independent FA panel has started hearing the case against Yem.

FIFA's executive committee had to stay elsewhere because their designated hotel was not ready. The Fairmont Doha was still being painted this week and repairs were made to its elevator system.

Budweiser are angry at FIFA's treatment of their World Cup beer provider. Qatar banned alcohol from being sold at stadiums. FIFA are going to great lengths to keep their commercial partners happy.


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