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Jack Fletcher Banned for Homophobic Slur

Manchester United academy player Jack Fletcher has been handed a ban for using the term 'gay boy' during an EFL Trophy match.

Manchester United academy star Jack Fletcher has been slapped with a ban after using the term 'gay boy' in an EFL Trophy match. The incident occurred when an opponent made comments about his football legend father Darren Fletcher and his twin brother.

The ban comes as the football community continues to address discriminatory language in the sport. Manchester United has not yet commented on the incident involving one of their academy players.