Phil Foden Cants: Why Manchester United will not be accused

The opinion is divided on the gravity of the songs aimed at Foden.

“Clubs have the power to act. Through prohibitions, fines or education, the action can and must be undertaken,” added Varney.

“Without it, the lack of responsibility continues to damage trust.

“Our recent research discovered that 85% of the women who had experienced or witnessed sexism in a football environment did not report it because they did not think it would make the difference, or would be listened to.”

However, some believe that offensive songs are “part of the game”.

“It’s part of the game unfortunately, that’s what it is. I heard people say things about my children, my wife, call him,” said former striker Watford Troy Deeney on Talksport.

“I take the PEP point, but it is a derby, people are emotional, they are part of football. We shouldn’t accept it, but it went on since the beginning of the time.

“Once Gianfranco Zola said to me:” We are paid for not feeling feelings. “

United refused to publicly comment on the songs but has recognized privately that the songs are unacceptable.