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Football Victoria Probes Racial Chant Allegations at Melbourne NPL Match

The probe follows reports of monkey noises targeting Heidelberg United’s African players at the June 6 match

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Preston and Heidelberg players on the pitch in front of a huge team flag that says Preston Makedonia F.C

Overview

  • Two Preston Lions spectators reported hearing monkey chants during the June 6 National Premier League match in Reservoir directed at Heidelberg United players of African descent.
  • Preston Lions FC referred the matter to Football Victoria and Victoria Police and issued a statement condemning anti-social behaviour under its Spectator Code of Behaviour.
  • Football Victoria has confirmed an official investigation into alleged racial vilification while Victoria Police says it is aware of the incident but has received no formal report.
  • Heidelberg United general manager Chris Pavlidis said none of the players, including South Sudan–born forward Bul Juach, have lodged complaints despite audible boos.
  • Preston Lions FC plans to introduce a dedicated hotline for reporting abusive conduct at future games and will enforce disciplinary measures against offenders.