Kompany urges diverse football governance to tackle racism
5 years, 4 months ago

Kompany urges diverse football governance to tackle racism

The Hindu  

Vincent Kompany believes football must ensure diversity at administrative levels if it is to effectively address the problem of racism. Kompany's Belgium team-mate Romelu Lukaku was the target of racist chanting during Inter's 2-1 Serie A win at Cagliari last weekend – the latest in a succession of recent incidents that have seen players abused due to the colour of their skin. With a number of the recent flashpoints having occurred online, Twitter issued a statement on Tuesday detailing meetings with English players' union the Professional Footballers' Association, anti-discrimination group Kick It Out and clubs of players affected, while pledging to curb "unacceptable behaviour" on its site. Kompany was speaking ahead of his testimonial at Manchester City next Wednesday, where Arsenal and France great Thierry Henry has become the latest player confirmed as part of the Premier League All-Stars XI.

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German soccer targets racism before hosting Euro 2024
9 months, 3 weeks ago

German soccer targets racism before hosting Euro 2024

Associated Press  

BERLIN — The German soccer federation is targeting racism and discrimination among fans and amateur players with a new campaign ahead of this summer’s European Championship. The federation presented its two-pronged strategy on Monday with a video message under the motto “Soccer time is the best time against racism.” Fans will be encouraged to take part on social media, and …

Vincent Kompany 'disgusted' by racist abuse at Belgian game
3 years ago

Vincent Kompany 'disgusted' by racist abuse at Belgian game

The Hindu  

Anderlecht coach Vincent Kompany has accused rival fans of racially abusing him and his players during a Belgian league game over the weekend. The former Manchester City captain said he was targeted by racist insults during the game against Club Brugge and said his players and staff were also subjected to racist abuse. The Brussels club said members of the …

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin lauds players like Raheem Sterling and Marcelo for taking political stance
4 years, 6 months ago

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin lauds players like Raheem Sterling and Marcelo for taking political stance

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UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin on Wednesday praised footballers for taking a political stance and said the European football governing body’s own attempts to tackle racism in the game were “not enough.” Bern: UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin on Wednesday praised footballers for taking a political stance and said the European football governing body’s own attempts to tackle racism in the game …

Taking players’ lead, UEFA seeks better anti-racism campaign
4 years, 6 months ago

Taking players’ lead, UEFA seeks better anti-racism campaign

The Hindu  

European soccer body UEFA wants to improve its campaigns promoting anti-racism and diversity after seeing several players make a big impact off the field. UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin praised England forwards Marcus Rashford and Raheem Sterling, and Germany defender Jerome Boateng on Wednesday for "eading some of our most important international debates." READ| Sterling and Boateng have spoken out about …

Boris Johnson encouraging racism in football? Yes, says UEFA president
5 years, 1 month ago

Boris Johnson encouraging racism in football? Yes, says UEFA president

CNN  

CNN — Already trying to hold off his political rivals a week before the UK’s general election, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced criticism from one of the leading officials in European football for past comments calling women in burqas “letterboxes.” Speaking to the Daily Mirror at a time when racist incidents in football matches are seemingly on the rise, …

Serie A: Italian football vows to combat its racism problem
5 years, 1 month ago

Serie A: Italian football vows to combat its racism problem

CNN  

CNN — All of Italy’s top football clubs have promised to do more to tackle its “serious problem” with racism. The 20 teams in the country’s top division, Serie A, penned an open letter saying it was important to “publicly recognize” the issues facing the game after a number of incidents this season. Recently, Brescia striker Mario Balotelli said he …

Racism has consumed football – the greatest challenge is knowing how to punish it
5 years, 2 months ago

Racism has consumed football – the greatest challenge is knowing how to punish it

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The current sanctions, however ‘tough’ Uefa think they may be, are clearly …

Infantino urges stronger fight against racism England match
5 years, 2 months ago

Infantino urges stronger fight against racism England match

The Hindu  

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has called for "new, stronger and more effective ways to eradicate racism in football" after England players were subjected to abuse in Bulgaria. FIFA pledged to extend any sanctions imposed by UEFA worldwide and Infantino, who previously fronted European football's governing body, suggested now is the time for football to take a harder line against racism, …

UEFA president Ceferin calls for 'war on racists'
5 years, 2 months ago

UEFA president Ceferin calls for 'war on racists'

The Hindu  

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin called on the "football family" and governments to "wage war on the racists" after England players became the latest targets for sickening abuse. Ceferin launched a staunch defence on Tuesday of the governing body's approach to tackling racism and called for the large-scale response after the scenes that marred England's 6-0 win over Bulgaria. UEFA has …

Euro 2020 Qualifiers: Anti-racism body Kick It Out slams UEFA for failing to abandon Bulgaria-England clash following racist chants
5 years, 2 months ago

Euro 2020 Qualifiers: Anti-racism body Kick It Out slams UEFA for failing to abandon Bulgaria-England clash following racist chants

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Anti-racism organisation Kick It Out has criticised European football’s governing body UEFA for failing to abandon Monday’s Euro 2020 qualifier in Bulgaria after England’s black players were subjected to monkey chants. London: Anti-racism organisation Kick It Out has criticised European football’s governing body UEFA for failing to abandon Monday’s Euro 2020 qualifier in Bulgaria after England’s black players were subjected …

Serie A: Do not burden officials with racism problem, says chief of referees Marcello Nicchi
5 years, 4 months ago

Serie A: Do not burden officials with racism problem, says chief of referees Marcello Nicchi

The Hindu  

The president of the Italian Referees' Association has called for stadiums to be shut and individuals jailed to combat racism, but said it should not be down to match officials to deal with the issue. Marcello Nicchi waded into the debate around racism in Italian football that reared its head again when Romelu Lukaku was abused by Cagliari fans during …

Racism a systemic issue in Italian football - Fare
5 years, 4 months ago

Racism a systemic issue in Italian football - Fare

The Hindu  

Racism is a systemic issue in Italian football and authorities must do more to protect players, according to the Fare network. Inter striker Romelu Lukaku was targeted by monkey chants as he prepared to take a penalty in a Serie A game away to Cagliari on Sunday. "We have been appalled to see yet another incident of racism in Italy …

Vincent Kompany calls for more diversity among football institutions to tackle racism
5 years, 4 months ago

Vincent Kompany calls for more diversity among football institutions to tackle racism

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Anderlecht boss Vincent Kompany has labelled the racist …

Lukaku wants soccer authorities to do more to combat racism
5 years, 4 months ago

Lukaku wants soccer authorities to do more to combat racism

Associated Press  

MILAN — Inter Milan forward Romelu Lukaku called on soccer authorities to do more to combat racism after being the latest target of racial abuse that continues to blight the Italian game. In response to the Lukaku chants, Serie A announced a new initiative to be launched in October whereby one player from each team will join an anti-racism team …

Raheem Sterling: Once vilified, Manchester City star has become a potent voice in soccer racism debate
5 years, 9 months ago

Raheem Sterling: Once vilified, Manchester City star has become a potent voice in soccer racism debate

CNN  

CNN — After scoring England’s fifth goal, Raheem Sterling, a defiant grin on his face, cupped his ears towards the section of fans in Montenegro that had been racially abusing him and two England teammates. “It was good that Sterling mentioned that but more importantly you have to look at the perception people have of black people generally, not just …

Montenegro: Raheem Sterling calls on authorities to do more to tackle racism after England Euro 2020 qualifier
5 years, 9 months ago

Montenegro: Raheem Sterling calls on authorities to do more to tackle racism after England Euro 2020 qualifier

CNN  

CNN — “It’s 2019. After scoring his country’s fifth goal in a resounding win in Podgorica, Montenegro’s capital, Sterling cupped his ears towards a section of the home support and later posted a picture of his celebration on Instagram with the caption: “Best way to silence the haters.” The Manchester City forward, who has scored six goals in his last …

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