Tottenham Fined £75,000 by FA for Homophobic Chanting vs Manchester United

Tottenham Hotspur has been fined £75,000 by the Football Association due to homophobic chanting by their supporters during a Premier League match against Manchester United in September 2024. The club admitted to two breaches of FA Rule E21 related to crowd misconduct, specifically improper and offensive behavior referencing sexual orientation during the 49th and 79th minutes of the game. Initially, an independent regulatory commission imposed a £150,000 fine along with an action plan and a formal warning, but the fine was later reduced to £75,000 following Tottenham’s appeal. Tottenham condemned the chanting as "abhorrent" and "simply unacceptable," pledging to work closely with police, stadium security, and their LGBTQ+ supporters group, Proud Lilywhites, to identify and take strong action against those responsible. The incidents included chants directed at Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta and former Chelsea player Mason Mount. Spurs also emphasized their commitment to ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment for all fans on matchdays.