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Ivan Toney: Man given 'landmark' stadium ban for racially abusing Brentford striker

Related Topics: Ivan Toney, Brentford, Lucas Neill

A man who sent a racist message to 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.

He was also handed a four-month jail sentence, suspended for two years.

As well as all matches in the UK, the banning order also prevents Neill from travelling abroad to watch international friendlies, qualification matches and tournaments.