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In the weeks since, a half-dozen other former players have come forward in the media, alleging years of abuse by multiple coaches and scouts in the U.K. More than 20 former pros have alleged abuse to the Professional Footballers' Association. Some 350 people have reported abuse at youth soccer clubs to police, according to The Associated Press.
Now some 17 different police forces are investigating the scandal. At least 10 suspected pedophiles have been identified, the AP says — and allegations are emerging that authorities within the U.K. soccer world paid off victims in exchange for their silence.
"It was the worst-kept secret in football"
The narratives of those who say they were abused trace a similar arc: Vulnerable young athletes meet powerful coaches and scouts; their families are captivated by the dream of a career in pro soccer. Staying at a coach's house or taking trips without supervision are par for the course. When the abuse begins, it's paired with blackmail and threats to keep the young player silent.
news.sky.com...
A number of former players linked to “several” professional football clubs have claimed they were paid to keep quiet about allegations of child abuse, according to a lawyer representing victims.
originally posted by: TigStar82
I find it more outrageous that you call it soccer lol your talking about English football so please refer to it in the proper manner.
originally posted by: TigStar82
Yeh the article is also wrong and seems to be written by another American
originally posted by: Dwoodward85
look at the recent British woman who was raped by two men and she was thrown in prison.
originally posted by: TigStar82
I find it more outrageous that you call it soccer lol your talking about English football so please refer to it in the proper manner.