Football supporters have been warned that police and prosecutors would be targeting them for abuse of players or fellow players on online social media even as arrests linked to offences at football matches have fallen in recent years.
According to the BBC, match-related incidents have been falling but there will continue to be a 'robust prosecution policy'.
Troublemakers given banning orders may find themselves unable to attend the 2014 Brazil World Cup, the report said.
The orders prevent supporters from travelling to matches for a minimum of three years, the report added.
Other emerging challenges for police and prosecutors highlighted include assaults of players by fans and the use of flares or fireworks within grounds, the report further said.
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