Man United's Jack Fletcher Suspended Six Matches For Homophobic Language

• Manchester United youngster Jack Fletcher received a six-match ban for using discriminatory language during an EFL Trophy match against Barnsley in October.
• The 18-year-old midfielder admitted to breaching FA rules by using "insulting words including a reference...to sexual orientation."
• Fletcher was red-carded after asking an opponent, "You seem to know a lot about me, are you a gay boy?" which the referee overheard.
• He apologized, stating he had no intention of using it as a homophobic insult but understood its unacceptability.
• Sanctions include the ban, a £1,500 fine, and an FA education program by June 2; failure means further suspension.