James McClean has had abusive packages sent to him at the Stoke City training ground.

Football’s ability to protect players from crowd abuse and to respect their freedom of expression is being called into doubt after James McClean became embroiled in yet another controversy over his choice not to wear a poppy.

Republic of Ireland international James McClean could be punished for a social media post he made following Stoke City's draw with Middlesbrough on Saturday.

The IFA expressed its "severe disappointment" at the fine and reprimand.

FIFA is considering far wider charges against the English and Scottish Football Associations.

England and Scotland will wear poppies, despite a FIFA ban.