Football authorities launch campaign to end tragedy chanting in Premier League
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 6:30 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Football authorities have initiated a new campaign aimed at eradicating tragedy chanting in the Premier League. This follows a decrease in such incidents over the past season, according to the Football Supporters’ Association (FSA). The campaign promotes the slogan 'passion not poison' and encourages fans to take responsibility for changing the culture surrounding these chants. Joe Blott, an FSA National Council member, emphasized the importance of supporter involvement in this effort. The FSA warns that fans participating in tragedy chanting may face serious consequences, including ejection from stadiums and criminal prosecution.
- •Tragedy chanting incidents decreased last season.
- •The FSA's new campaign involves fan responsibility.
- •Chants related to past disasters cause ongoing distress.
- •Fans face bans and prosecution for participating in tragedy chanting.
- •Campaign aims to retain passionate rivalries while eliminating harmful behavior.
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Football authorities craft fresh plan to tackle tragedy chanting in the Premier League
"The number of tragedy chanting incidents in the Premier League fell last season, but football supporters are being urged to help ensure the decline continues as a new campaign gets underway.According ...
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