Tuesday, December 6, 2016

English FA says scope of review into sexual abuse increased (The Associated Press)

Former professional soccer players Andy Woodward, right, and Steve Walters speak at the launch of the Offside Trust at the Midland Hotel in Manchester, England, Monday, Dec. 5, 2016. In a growing scandal being investigated by 18 police forces across Britain, about 350 people have reported incidents of child sexual abuse at soccer clubs. The Offside Trust has been formed by Andy Woodward, Steve Walters and Chris Unsworth as an independent trust to support players and their families who have suffered from abuse. (Peter Byrne/PA via AP)

The English Football Association says its review of sexual abuse by youth soccer coaches is expanding and a new lawyer has been appointed. Former players have been going public over the last three weeks revealing abuses by coaches from the 1970s, prompting police investigations across England.


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