{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6670a4f4abc94e798173d2c7/68016f6d380884156936c05c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"64. Addressing Harassment and Abuse in Global Football","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6670a4f4abc94e798173d2c7/1744924208710-ae5154c4-27ec-4c4e-8f18-75c7e5bcd5bc.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of 'Don't Know Much About Football,' hosts Ian, Sarah, and Karlo discuss the serious issue of harassment in global football, focusing on the abuse directed at referees and players. They explore recent incidents, such as death threats against Premier League referees, and examine the role of factors like social media and betting. The conversation also touches on the protection of young athletes in the sport and the responsibilities of clubs, governments, and the criminal justice system in addressing these issues. The hosts call for a global, professionalized approach to support and safeguard all stakeholders in football.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Welcome and Introductions</p><p>00:14 Harassment of Referees in Football</p><p>02:35 Impact of Betting and Social Media</p><p>06:56 Global Standards and Referee Development</p><p>11:35 Protecting Young Athletes from Abuse</p><p>18:11 Final Thoughts and Call to Action</p><p><br></p><p>Image Sources: (Backgrounds Removed)</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/334b32e8-mason-180223-afp_1024x726.jpg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/334b32e8-mason-180223-afp_1024x726.jpg</a>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2b/Yoann_Gourcuff_2010_Coupe_de_la_Ligue.jpg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2b/Yoann_Gourcuff_2010_Coupe_de_la_Ligue.jpg</a>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/deed.fr\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/deed.fr</a>&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Ian Storrar, Karlo Marcelo, Sarah Hamilton"}