Eight police forces looking into football abuse allegations as Chelsea launch investigation

The FA chairman described it as "the biggest" crisis he has ever seen face the game.

Eight police forces are now looking into allegations of historical abuse in football, in what Football Association chairman Greg Clarke describes as "the biggest" crisis he has ever seen face the game.

Speaking as police forces around the country investigate claims from more than 20 former players, Clarke was asked if offences could have been swept under the carpet.