由于有种族歧视的报道, 一场英超联赛比赛暂停了,导致一名球员被捕,桑德兰队获胜. A Premier League match paused after racist abuse was reported, leading to an arrest and a Sunderland win.

2026年3月22日,新加坡英超联赛中纽卡斯尔和桑德兰的比赛在第52分钟暂停了.此前桑德伦队长格拉尼特·夏卡 (Granit Xhaka) 报告说,在停止期间对后卫卢沙雷尔·盖特鲁达进行种族歧视. A Premier League match between Newcastle United and Sunderland was briefly paused in the 52nd minute on March 22, 2026, after Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka reported alleged racist abuse directed at defender Lutsharel Geertruida during a stoppage. 在重新开始比赛之前, 裁判安东尼·泰勒与两支球队和官员进行了商. Referee Anthony Taylor consulted with both teams and officials before restarting play. 纽卡斯尔承诺与当局合作, 以确定责任人, 并表示不会容忍歧视. Newcastle pledged to cooperate with authorities to identify those responsible, stating it does not tolerate discrimination. 足球联盟确认将根据其反歧视协议进行调查, 再次重申种族主义在足球中无处可待. The Premier League confirmed it will investigate under its anti-discrimination protocol, reaffirming that racism has no place in football. 诺森布里亚警方在开球前报告了一起与粉丝骚乱有关的逮捕, 一名24岁男子因投烟花而被拘留. Northumbria Police reported one arrest before kickoff related to fan disturbances, with a 24-year-old man taken into custody for throwing a firework. 桑德兰队以切姆斯丁·塔尔比和布莱恩·博伯的进球赢得了2-1. Sunderland won 2-1, with goals from Chemsdine Talbi and Brian Brobbey.