Football Australia (FA) have successfully identified one fan guilty of performing an apparent Nazi salute at the Australia Cup final on Saturday and handed them a lifetime ban.
The final between Macarthur and Sydney United was overshadowed by poor fan behaviour with the Welcome to Country booed and more than one Nazi salute spotted in the crowd.
Those actions were slammed by most fans and FA in the aftermath with one guilty supporter now unable to attend the majority of professional football matches in Australia.
"Football Australia has concluded an investigation into the conduct of an identified spectator in attendance at the Australia Cup 2022 Final held at CommBank Stadium in Sydney on 1 October 2022," an FA statement released on Wednesday read.
MORE: Macarthur claim first piece of silverware with Australia Cup win
"The spectator in question has today been issued with a lifetime ban from attending Football Australia-sanctioned football matches including all NPL, A-Leagues, Australia Cup, and National Team matches. The ban is effective immediately.
"The conduct in question relates to a fascist salute or similar gesture conducted during the match and captured on the host broadcast. Such conduct is a breach of the Australia Cup Terms of Admission and Football Australia’s Spectator Code of Behaviour.
"Football Australia adopts a zero-tolerance policy to disrespectful and offensive behaviour at sanctioned events and will not tolerate behaviour that has the potential to offend, insult humiliate, disparage or vilify spectators, players or officials.
"Football Australia is continuing to collaborate with relevant stakeholders and law enforcement in identifying other individuals who may have committed similar anti-social behaviour at the Australia Cup 2022 Final.
"Football Australia is committed to promoting a safe and enjoyable environment for all Australians engaging with football, where the rights, dignity, and worth of every person are properly respected."
