11.02.2025 11:00
In a football match for children under 10 held in the Kent region of England, a simple argument among the kids led to parents storming onto the field and fighting, causing the match to be abandoned. The incident received significant backlash on social media. Sports psychologist Dr. Sarah Thompson stated that the normalization of violence in children's sports is dangerous. The Kent Football Association has launched an investigation into the matter.
The parent brawl that occurred during a football match for children under 10 in the Kent region of England has sparked significant backlash on social media. The incident, which began when parents stormed the field following a simple argument between the children, led to the match being halted.
According to eyewitnesses, the incident started when a child in a green jersey fell to the ground. Tensions escalated between the players of both teams after an intervention from a child in a red jersey, and the situation spiraled out of control when parents entered the field.
A parent watching the match stated, "As the children ran away in fear, the adults clashed on the field. A man in a cream vest even trampled on the child on the ground while trying to attack another parent in black sweatpants. A mother immediately picked her child up from the ground."
The footage shared on social media quickly went viral and drew widespread outrage. Users highlighted the increasing incidents of violence in children's matches and called on authorities to take action.
Sports psychologist Dr. Sarah Thompson commented, "The normalization of violence in children's sports is very dangerous. Parents must remember that they are role models for their children. Such incidents can lead to children losing interest in sports and experiencing psychological trauma."
The Kent Football Federation announced that an investigation has been launched regarding the incident. A federation spokesperson stated, "Those involved in the incident will be identified, and necessary sanctions will be applied. We will never tolerate violence in children's football."
This incident is the latest example of violence occurring in children's matches recently. Last month, a similar incident in Birmingham ended with police intervention after a fight broke out among parents.