8 game ban

[Justylove]

Kiko Casilla: Leeds United goalkeeper says he was 'unaware' racist term existed
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51724664

Link to the BBC coverage of the tribunals report.

 

[Sheffields Finest]

Who taught it him then??

 

[Justylove]

Who taught it him then??

I think the point was that 2 players claimed they heard him say it so the balance of probability is greater than if it was just one person's word against the other.

 

[Peter Grove]

I thought "Balance of probability" is how the FA judge all cases on.
Perhaps with something so reputationally damaging there should be a higher bar but there still would have been an evidence gathering stage and the panel would have considered it all in making a decision

Now we have the written reasons and they make it clear that they found the charge proven even beyond the normal civil standard:

"... it is important to note that the QC led independent Regulatory Commission stated it was satisfied of the evidence in excess of the balance of probabilities when it said in paragraph 102 of the written reasons that:

‘… we were satisfied to the requisite standard [the balance of probabilities] – and in reality, to a degree well above the requisite standard’

They also appear mindful of the talk about the standard of proof used and gave the following explanatory statement:

In addition, The FA wishes to provide clarity regarding the standard of proof used in its disciplinary proceedings, which is the civil standard. This means that cases will only be proven if the tribunal in question is satisfied on the balance of probabilities that the event in question occurred.
This civil standard of proof is widely used in civil and regulatory forums, including the Civil Courts, Family Courts and professional regulatory bodies, such as the General Medical Council. It is also used by other Sports Governing Bodies. As such, it is applied industry wide and is the most appropriate standard for the tribunal-based forum in which FA cases are determined.