Online football abuse targeted by police
Football supporters are being warned that abuse of players or fellow fans on online social media is being targeted this season by police and prosecutors.
New guidelines for tackling hooligans in England and Wales also address homophobic chanting for the first time.
Match-related incidents have been falling but there will continue to be a "robust prosecution policy".
Police say troublemakers given banning orders will find they are unable to attend the 2014 Brazil World Cup.
BBCThe orders prevent supporters from travelling to matches for a minimum of three years and any imposed this season would also affect supporters hoping to attend Euro 2016 in France, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and Association of Chief Police Officers added in a statement setting out the policy guidance.
The joint policy outlines the way violence, disorder, criminal damage and abuse in and around football matches will be approached.
Other "emerging challenges" for police and prosecutors highlighted include the assault of players by fans and the use of flares or fireworks within grounds.
Nick Hawkins, lead sports prosecutor at the CPS, said most football fans were well behaved an
