Football Australia Expels Eight People For Making A Nazi Salute
Football Australia expelled eight people for making a Nazi salute during the Australia Cup final. The Football Australia promises to take immediate action against fans who shouted over the Indigenous welcoming ceremony and made Nazi salutes at the Australia Cup final when it occurred.
On a football game in Sydney, Macarthur FC fell 2-0 over Sydney United 58. Over 16,000 spectators were in attendance Saturday with the event concluding at Western Sydney Stadium. On Sunday, Football Australia condemned the event and eight people were evicted from CommBank Stadium in Sydney.
The governing body of Australian football is evaluating images and videos of all people who are of concern to the organization and to the broader community. This includes all footage that show people displaying the Hitler salute, Football Australia said.
Football Australia is working with management at CommBank Stadium and the New South Wales Police to identify the cause and effect of any illegal behavior.
Football acknowledged that the “welcome to country” ceremony microphone was too low, during the ceremony acknowledging Indigenous people’s link to the land. The ceremony was not successful, but with further education in the community, it can get better.
The incident from this article comes after it was reported that Australian Rules Football is looking into allegations of racial abuse by the head coach at the Hawthorn Football Club, and Indigenous players have often been discriminated against in crowds at stadiums.
It is clear that Football Australia is committed to stamping out any and all forms of racism, bigotry, and hatred from their sport. They have shown this by expelling eight people for making Nazi salutes during the Australia Cup final, and they are vowing to take immediate action against any fans who engage in such behavior in the future. This is a good first step, but it is only one part of the solution. Education must also be a key component in tackling these issues, as it will help to prevent them from happening in the first place. Only through a concerted effort on all fronts will we be able to create a safe and welcoming environment for all Australians at sporting events.