By AFPMore by this AuthorLONDONA former youth player with Premier League giants Manchester City alleged Friday that a football paedophile ring was covered up as England captain Wayne Rooney praised victims for speaking out. Jason Dunford added to the growing tide of abuse accusations that have rocked English football. The allegations mainly centre on Barry Bennell, a youth coach with Manchester City, Stoke City, Crewe Alexandra and several junior teams in northwest England. Andy Woodward last week became the first player to publicly reveal the abuse he suffered at Bennell's hands. The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) announced Thursday it had launched a telephone helpline for victims of football abuse.

Source: Daily Nation November 25, 2016 17:43 UTC