Football fans' behaviour saw them banned from matches

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Football fandom is built on passion, loyalty and fierce rivalry, but for some supporters, that passion spills over into behaviour that lands them in court. In recent weeks, a series of cases has highlighted how authorities are continuing to crack down on misconduct both inside stadiums and beyond, with bans designed to protect the game and those who attend it.

From a Liverpool supporter who flouted an existing ban and was caught at a match, to an Everton fan accused of attempting to take a piece of Goodison Park home as a "memento," and another handed a three-year order for abusive posts online, these incidents underline the wide range of offences now being scrutinised. Here's a round-up of some of the recent football banning cases to come before the courts.