THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION have confirmed they will investigate Liverpool after flares and smoke bombs were used in the stands during the Community Shield win over Man City.
The Reds ran out 3-1 at Leicester City’s King Power Stadium – but celebrations were punctuated by ‘pyro’ being let off in the crowd.
A red mist descends around the King Power Stadium after Liverpool score – and the Reds will now be investigated by the FA
As the flares were set off, a red mist circulated around the field – which was visible to viewers watching on TV.
It comes just days after football authorities agreed a new hardline approach to ‘pyro’ – fireworks, flares and smoke bombs – and pitch invasions.
Fans will be banned from stadiums and reported to police – and although the length of any ban has not been determined, they are expected to be valid for one year.
An FA statement read: “We are aware of incidents during the FA Community Shield where flares were used in the stands.
“The use of smoke bombs or pyrotechnics in a football stadium is dangerous, illegal, and could have severe consequences.
“We can confirm that we are investigating the matter and will be working with the relevant authorities, the clubs and the police to identify the individuals involved and we will take appropriate action.
“This season, The FA, Premier League and EFL announced new measures and stronger sanctions to tackle anti-social and criminal behaviour in football grounds.
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“Premier League and EFL clubs have agreed that if their fans are identified using flares in the stadium then those individuals would receive a club ban.
“We expect the club to also investigate these incidents and to implement the new rules where applicable.”
