Lifetime Fifa ban for Kerry teenager who abused Ian Wright

Patrick O’Brien, of Tralee, abused the former England striker on Instagram after he lost a game of Fifa Ultimate Team

Speaking on his own podcast, Wrighty’s House, the former Arsenal star praised EA's response to the abuse. File photo

An Irish teenager who admitted racially abusing football pundit Ian Wright has been given a lifetime ban from EA Sports, meaning he will no longer be able to play any of their games. 

Patrick O’Brien, of Tralee, abused the former England striker on Instagram, via private messages, last May, after he lost a game of Fifa Ultimate Team (FUT).