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21 Jan 2026

Waterford FC punished by FAI for 'racist incident' as gardaí investigate

Waterford FC will remain in close support to An Garda Siochána in this investigation

Waterford FC punished by FAI for 'racist incident' as gardaí investigate

Waterford FC will remain in close support to An Garda Siochána in this investigation

Waterford Football Club have confirmed that the club has been formally sanctioned by the FAI following a racist incident last month.
The incident took place during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division game against Shamrock Rovers FC on Friday 16th May.
In a statement on Facebook the club said: "Waterford FC stand side by side with the League of Ireland and our supporters in taking a zero-tolerance approach to tackling racism within the game."
"This investigation remains ongoing with An Garda Siochána. Waterford FC will remain in close support to An Garda Siochána in this investigation."

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