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A TEENAGE girl footballer, who was banned for inquiring of a bearded transgender opponent, “Are you a man?”, is now seeking an apology from the FA after the case was dismissed.
Cerys Vaughan, 18, expressed worries about safety and fairness during a friendly match.
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The anti-discrimination organization Kick It Out filed a complaint, which resulted in Cerys, then 17, being charged with violating FA regulations.
Vaughan, who plays for Leigh Genesis FC in Greater Manchester, received a six-match ban, with four matches suspended for one year.
She appealed the decision, leading an FA board to conclude that the original hearing was “unfair” and to subsequently dismiss the case.
This ruling aligned with the FA’s announcement that transgender players would be barred from participation starting June 1, following a Supreme Court decision defining women based on biological sex.
Cerys commented: “I would like an apology from the FA for how I was treated.
“It was a stressful experience that was ultimately unnecessary.
“If the new ruling had been in effect when I asked my initial question, I would not have faced any repercussions.”
The FA stated they dropped the case after the complainant retracted for personal reasons.
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