FA investigating alleged racist abuse of Charlton's Leko
5 years, 3 months ago

FA investigating alleged racist abuse of Charlton's Leko

The Hindu  

The Football Association is investigating an allegation that Charlton Athletic's Jonathan Leko suffered racist abuse from an opposition player in Saturday's match against Leeds United. Referee John Brooks was notified during the fixture at The Valley, which Charlton won 1-0, and both clubs have confirmed the Football Association is looking at the matter. Charlton stated on its official website: "Charlton Athletic can confirm that an allegation of racial abuse directed at Jonathan Leko by an opposing player during Saturday's game against Leeds United was reported to referee John Brooks. Leeds issued its own statement, saying: "Leeds United are aware of an allegation made following our Championship game with Charlton Athletic at The Valley on Saturday.

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Man Utd first-team coach Fletcher banned for three games for confronting referee
2 months ago

Man Utd first-team coach Fletcher banned for three games for confronting referee

The Hindu  

Manchester United first-team coach Darren Fletcher has been given a three-match extended touchline ban for confronting the match officials during last month’s 2-1 win at home against Brentford, the Football Association said on Friday. United protested when Ethan Pinnock scored when the home team were reduced to 10 men after referee Sam Barrott instructed Matthijs de Ligt to go to …

South Korean FA files complaint to FIFA after Como player’s alleged racist remark sparks outrage
5 months, 3 weeks ago

South Korean FA files complaint to FIFA after Como player’s alleged racist remark sparks outrage

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — The Korean Football Association has filed an official complaint with FIFA over an alleged racist remark directed at Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Hwang Hee-chan during a recent preseason match in Spain. “In an official letter sent to FIFA on July 18, the Korea Football Association expressed its grave concern over the racist abuse that Hwang Hee-chan suffered …

FA, Premier League and EFL condemn 'unacceptable events' in stadiums and warn of criminal convictions amid violence at West Brom and Wolves FA Cup clash
11 months, 1 week ago

FA, Premier League and EFL condemn 'unacceptable events' in stadiums and warn of criminal convictions amid violence at West Brom and Wolves FA Cup clash

Daily Mail  

The Football Association, Premier League and EFL have condemned 'unacceptable events' in stadiums with the three bodies issuing a joint statement warning supporters they could face criminal convinctions. Crowd trouble marred West Brom and Wolves match at the Hawthorns on Saturday, which led to the FA Cup tie being halted for 30 minutes amid disturbing scenes. West Brom and Wolves …

FA to investigate alleged racial abuse of Birmingham keeper
1 year, 11 months ago

FA to investigate alleged racial abuse of Birmingham keeper

The Hindu  

The Football Association said it would investigate alleged racist abuse aimed at Birmingham City goalkeeper Neil Etheridge as a matter of urgency following an incident in the FA Cup game at Blackburn Rovers on Saturday. Birmingham manager John Eustace said Etheridge was abused by fans after he celebrated his side’s stoppage time equaliser in the 2-2 draw in the fourth …

Football fan cleared of racially abusing Ashley Cole at FA Cup match
2 years ago

Football fan cleared of racially abusing Ashley Cole at FA Cup match

The Independent  

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Lazio fans hurl racist abuse at Lecce's Samuel Umtiti, Lameck Banda
2 years ago

Lazio fans hurl racist abuse at Lecce's Samuel Umtiti, Lameck Banda

Firstpost  

Cameroon-born Umtiti, who won the 2018 World Cup with France and is on loan at Lecce from Barcelona, was the primary target of the abuse. Rome: France international Samuel Umtiti reportedly left the pitch in tears after he and Lecce teammate Lameck Banda suffered racist abuse from visiting Lazio fans in Italy’s Serie A on Wednesday. The referee stopped the …

Polish FA chief to ask FIFA to act after "false" racism allegations
3 years, 2 months ago

Polish FA chief to ask FIFA to act after "false" racism allegations

The Hindu  

Poland will ask FIFA to take action against people who made what it says are false accusations of racism against defender Kamil Glik after a heated mass scuffle during a game against England, the head of the country's football association said on Friday. Poland had previously said its players did not racially abuse England defender Kyle Walker during the fracas, …

UEFA investigating alleged racist abuse directed at Sweden's Elanga
3 years, 2 months ago

UEFA investigating alleged racist abuse directed at Sweden's Elanga

The Hindu  

UEFA will investigate an incident of alleged racist abuse aimed at Sweden's Anthony Elanga in an Under-21 European Championship qualifier against Italy on Tuesday. Elanga, who was taken off in the 72nd minute, was involved in an incident with opposition players after the final whistle, with the Swedish Football Association saying that the Manchester United winger was racially abused by …

FIFA open inquiry into racist abuse suffered by England players in Hungary
3 years, 4 months ago

FIFA open inquiry into racist abuse suffered by England players in Hungary

Firstpost  

World governing body FIFA issued a statement which read: “Following analysis of the match reports, FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings concerning the incidents last night at the game Hungary-England. London: FIFA on Friday opened a disciplinary inquiry after racist abuse was aimed at England players during their World Cup qualifier in Hungary as Prime Minister Boris Johnson labelled the incidents …

Five people arrested for racist abuse of England players
3 years, 5 months ago

Five people arrested for racist abuse of England players

New York Times  

Five people have been arrested over the racist abuse suffered by England players after their Euro 2020 final loss to Italy. The National Police Chiefs' Council has confirmed the UK Football Policing Unit is conducting a hate crime investigation and have submitted data applications to social media companies. Chief Constable Mark Roberts, NPCC Football Policing Lead, said: “The racial abuse …

Oldham Athletic chief allegedly racially abused during pre-season game
3 years, 5 months ago

Oldham Athletic chief allegedly racially abused during pre-season game

Daily Mail  

League Two Oldham have vowed to take 'the strongest possible action' over an allegation of racist abuse at the club's first pre-season friendly against Ashton United. The Latics are working with Greater Manchester Police to identify those responsible for comments made to a club director at the Hurst Cross Stadium, the home of their Northern Premier League Premier Division opponents, …

EURO 2020 final: UK PM Boris Johnson to ban online racists from football matches
3 years, 5 months ago

EURO 2020 final: UK PM Boris Johnson to ban online racists from football matches

The Hindu  

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced plans to ban anyone guilty of online racist abuse from attending football matches after three members of England national team were targeted following the side's loss in the European Championship final. Johnson on Wednesday condemned the abuse leveled at three black players after they failed to score penalties in England's shootout defeat to …

Euro 2020: FA condemns racist abuse of players following England's final loss
3 years, 5 months ago

Euro 2020: FA condemns racist abuse of players following England's final loss

The Hindu  

England's Football Association released a statement in the early hours of Monday morning condemning the online racist abuse of players following the team's penalty shootout loss to Italy in the Euro 2020 final on Sunday. Those responsible for the disgusting online abuse we have seen must be held accountable - and social media companies need to act immediately to remove …

Tottenham's Dele Alli charged by the FA with misconduct after making joke about coronavirus
4 years, 10 months ago

Tottenham's Dele Alli charged by the FA with misconduct after making joke about coronavirus

Daily Mail  

Dele Alli is facing a ban after he was charged by the Football Association for a controversial social media post in which he mocked a man over the coronavirus. Dele Alli landed himself in hot water after posting an insensitive video about coronavirus In the video, he appeared to mock an Asian man and snapped a picture of some handwash …

Mourinho extends support to FA investigating Rudiger claims
5 years ago

Mourinho extends support to FA investigating Rudiger claims

The Hindu  

Jose Mourinho will support any decision the authorities make in to try to tackle racism as the Football Association confirmed it is looking into Antonio Rudiger's allegations he was abused during Chelsea's Premier League match with Tottenham. Rudiger, who was involved in a tussle that saw Son Heung-min sent off after a VAR check, reported to Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta …

Kiko Casilla: Leeds goalkeeper charged by FA over alleged racist abuse of Jonathan Leko
5 years, 2 months ago

Kiko Casilla: Leeds goalkeeper charged by FA over alleged racist abuse of Jonathan Leko

The Independent  

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FA chairman Greg Clarke and England manager Gareth Southgate condemn racist abuse in Bulgaria
5 years, 2 months ago

FA chairman Greg Clarke and England manager Gareth Southgate condemn racist abuse in Bulgaria

Daily Mail  

Gareth Southgate revealed he came close to leading his team off the field on Monday night as England took a firm stand against racism. England boss Gareth Southgate called for sanctions after his players suffered racist abuse That information was relayed to fourth official Mario Zebec who, after talking to England manager Southgate, informed referee Ivan Bebek. Southgate said: ‘We …

Chelsea bans six fans, one for life, for racist abuse of Raheem Sterling
5 years, 5 months ago

Chelsea bans six fans, one for life, for racist abuse of Raheem Sterling

CNN  

CNN — Chelsea has banned six of its fans – one for life – following the racist abuse of Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling during an English Premier League match at Stamford Bridge in December. The other five fans have been banned for between one and two years for “abusive language and threatening and aggressive behavior.” Chelsea says it reviewed video …

EFL Championship: Football clubs issue several condemnations as rise in incidents of racist abuse plagues sport
5 years, 9 months ago

EFL Championship: Football clubs issue several condemnations as rise in incidents of racist abuse plagues sport

Firstpost  

Meanwhile, Northampton have also revealed that several of their players were allegedly abused ahead of their football match at Notts County as they went on a pre-match walk from the team hotel before the League Two game at Meadow Lane. Championship side Brentford confirmed a season-ticket holder was arrested following a claim of abuse by Derby midfielder Duane Holmes in …

England vs Montenegro: Refusal to raise punishments against racist abuse lets down footballers like Raheem Sterling
5 years, 9 months ago

England vs Montenegro: Refusal to raise punishments against racist abuse lets down footballers like Raheem Sterling

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. When the Montenegrin manager Ljubisa Tumbakovic came out for his post-game press …

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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