- The government has made a request for sports clubs to condemn the violence
- Far-right groups have led riots across England with hundreds being arrested
- The EFL has assured sides that opening weekend fixtures should still go ahead
The government have urged the country’s sports clubs to call for an end to the riots that have rocked the nation – and send out a message promoting community cohesion.
Mail Sport understands representatives from Downing Street made a direct request to chiefs from football, rugby, cricket and beyond in a bid to end the violence in a Zoom call on Wednesday.
They are keen to ensure all planned fixtures take place and that zero disruption happens as a result of the sickening scenes that have unfolded on England’s streets.
EFL sides have been assured that opening weekend fixtures are unlikely to be postponed, despite the strain on police forces that the far-right driven action is having.
The situation is being closely monitored and officials hope that pleas for calm from professional clubs to those who follow them will have an impact.
The government have urged the country’s sports clubs to call for an end to the riots that have rocked the nation
Far-right riots have wrecked havoc across England with hundreds being arrested since
Mail Sport understands representatives from Downing Street made a direct request to chiefs from football, rugby, cricket and beyond in a bid to end the violence
Clubs across sport are currently considering whether they need to up security at matches.
The EFL are supporting the government’s call, although they are keen for clubs to not directly involve themselves in political issues.
To that end, a template has been sent to their sides, which they feel fits the bill.