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Ivan Toney: Man Given ‘Landmark’ Stadium Ban For Racially Abusing Brentford Striker
A man who racially abused Brentford striker Ivan Toney on social media has been banned from every football ground in the United Kingdom for three years.
It is the first banning order issued under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022.
Antonio Neill, 24, admitted sending an offensive message at Newcastle Magistrates’ Court in January.
Neill, of Blyth, Northumberland, was also handed a four-month jail sentence, suspended for two years.
As well as all matches in the UK, the banning order prevents Neill from travelling abroad to watch international friendlies, qualification matches and tournaments.
New legislation was brought in last year to widen the scope of banning orders for online hate crimes.
“Discrimination has absolutely no place in any society, whether out in our communities or online,” said Supt Scott Cowie, hate crime lead for Northumbria Police.
“I hope this reinforces our commitment to taking action against anybody who commits a hate crime – it will not be tolerated and we will do all we can to put perpetrators before the courts.”
Brentford manager Thomas Frank said he hopes the ruling shows social media companies that they can do “even more” to prevent abuse.
“It’s a very strong message,” said Frank. “Personally I’m very pleased that racial abuse is getting into court.
“I think the sentence is not hard enough, it could be harder – it’s a suspended sentence. But I think it’s a good step in the right direction to hopefully show the world that there’s no room for racial abuse.
“Hopefully it’s also a reminder to the social media companies that they can do even more. Also the situation with [Southampton’s Kyle] Walker-Peters, what he experienced also, it’s very sad. It’s a constant development area for society. We need to be very aware of that.”
Toney posted a screenshot of a direct message he received on Instagram in a Twitter post in October, with police treating the incident as a hate crime.
Neill apologised to Toney in court in January for sending the message, which was described by a judge as “exceptionally offensive” and with “racial overtones”.
Toney also received racist and abusive messages to his Instagram account after scoring the equaliser against Arsenal at Emirates Stadium in January.
Brentford described the ban issued to Neill as a “landmark ruling”.
“Ivan Toney has been subject to sickening racist abuse on a regular basis, and we want to see tough action taken against anyone found guilty of such abuse,” a Brentford statement said.
“The club firmly believes there is no place for racial abuse in football and we continue to support and implement a zero-tolerance policy towards discriminatory behaviour of any kind.”
Kick It Out, an organisation fighting discrimination in football, said: “Kick It Out welcomes the sentence handed to Antonio Neill today. This is a landmark decision which we hope will set the standard for similar cases going forward.
“As footballers continue to experience racism and discrimination on social media, we hope this can be an important step towards understanding that online behaviour has real-life consequences, both for the abusers and their victims.
“We would like to thank Northumbria Police and Brentford FC for their work in this case and for highlighting that online abuse has no place in our society.
“It is imperative that social media companies and the government now play their part by stepping up to introduce meaningful reforms and legislation that protects people from online abuse.”
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Nigerian Afrobeats artist and songwriter OJ Sular is bringing his energy, ambition, and street-inspired sound to listeners with the release of his single, Money Vibe. The track reflects his journey, determination, and vision of success while showcasing the unique style that continues to define his growing career.
Born Ojukwu Samuel Arinzechukwu on March 6, 2004, OJ Sular hails from Eha Amufu in Isi Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria. Widely recognized by his stage names OJ Sular and Big OJ, he has steadily built a reputation as a versatile performer whose music blends Afrobeats, Afropop, Hip Hop, and Drill.
OJ Sular attended Ogbaete Primary School, Eha Ohuala Secondary School, and later Amaenyi Boys Secondary School in Anambra State. His passion for music developed at an early age, leading him to pursue a professional career built on authentic storytelling and energetic performances.
Money Vibe marks one of the defining records in OJ Sular’s musical journey. Originally gaining attention in 2019, the song introduced audiences to his signature sound and earned him recognition among fans who appreciate music that celebrates hard work, ambition, and the determination to rise above life’s challenges. His growing popularity has also earned him the nickname “King of the Street.”
Speaking about the song, OJ Sular said:
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About OJ Sular
OJ Sular, born Ojukwu Samuel Arinzechukwu, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and recording artist from Enugu State. Known for blending Afrobeats, Afropop, Hip Hop, and Drill, he has established himself as an independent artist with a growing fan base. Performing under the names OJ Sular and Big OJ, he is also the founder of OJ Entertainment, where he continues to create music that inspires, entertains, and represents the voice of a new generation.
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