Chronicle EditorLONDON. — The English Football Association has confirmed it is investigating allegations of sexual abuse in football. Former footballers have come forward to say they were sexually abused as youth players. Four police forces are investigating the the allegations and an NSPCC hotline has had more than 100 calls.
The FA said it was working closely with police, adding it “must ensure we do not do anything to interfere with or jeopardise the criminal process”. The FA has instructed independent leading counsel Kate Gallafent, who is an expert in child protection, to assist it with its review. The FA added that the internal review will look at what information the FA was aware of at relevant times around the issues, which clubs were aware and what action was, or should have been taken. — BBC Sport
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