UEFA starts disciplinary action against Chelsea over racist chants during club's Europa League match against Vidi
6 years, 2 months ago

UEFA starts disciplinary action against Chelsea over racist chants during club's Europa League match against Vidi

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UEFA has begun disciplinary proceedings against Chelsea following alleged anti-Semitic chanting during the club’s Europa League match at Hungarian club Vidi last month Paris: UEFA has begun disciplinary proceedings against Chelsea following alleged anti-Semitic chanting during the club’s Europa League match at Hungarian club Vidi last month, European football’s governing body announced on Tuesday. “In relation to the alleged racist incidents that occurred at the afore-mentioned match, UEFA has announced that disciplinary proceedings have been instigated against Chelsea FC,” UEFA said in a statement. Chelsea have been dogged by accusations of supporter racism in recent weeks, with four supporters banned pending an investigation into alleged racist insults directed at Raheem Sterling during the Blues’ 2-0 win over Premier League champions Manchester City in early December. Chelsea coach Maurizio Sarri said the club were in a “fight against stupid people” following further allegations of racism from supporters in the away end during his side’s 2-1 win at Watford on Boxing Day.

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UEFA fines Real Madrid for ‘discriminatory behaviour’ during Champions League clash against Manchester City
3 weeks, 5 days ago

UEFA fines Real Madrid for ‘discriminatory behaviour’ during Champions League clash against Manchester City

The Hindu  

Real Madrid was on Friday punished for the behaviour of its fans during the second leg of the Champions League play-off against Manchester City. In the decision, UEFA, the governing body of European football, found Real’s fans guilty of “discriminatory behaviour”. Neither the television footage nor journalists present reported any incidents during Madrid’s 3-1 home victory on February 19 over …

La Liga 2024-25: Fans accused of racism during El Clasico set to be banned from stadiums for a year
3 months, 3 weeks ago

La Liga 2024-25: Fans accused of racism during El Clasico set to be banned from stadiums for a year

The Hindu  

Four fans accused of racially insulting forward Lamine Yamal and other Barcelona players during last month’s league ‘El Clasico’ at Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu Stadium are set to be banned from Spanish stadiums for a year. The Spanish soccer federation’s anti-violence committee on Monday proposed handing the bans — and fines of up to 5,000 euros each — to four …

French fans belt out homophobic chants with ‘complete impunity’ during game, campaign group says
3 months, 3 weeks ago

French fans belt out homophobic chants with ‘complete impunity’ during game, campaign group says

Associated Press  

A French campaign group has renewed calls for authorities to take action against homophobic chanting by soccer fans, saying Marseille supporters belted out anti-gay slurs “with complete impunity” during a home game against Monaco on Sunday. The Rouge Direct group posted a footage on social networks showing Marseille supporters shouting threatening and insulting chants aimed at Monaco. The Marseille game …

Tottenham warn supporters not to sing shocking Mikel Arteta chant during West Ham game as club threaten 'strongest possible action' in email to season ticket holders
5 months, 1 week ago

Tottenham warn supporters not to sing shocking Mikel Arteta chant during West Ham game as club threaten 'strongest possible action' in email to season ticket holders

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Club had issued statement after fans were heard singing chant vs Man United Spurs will take on London rivals West Ham as Premier League action returns Tottenham have warned fans to stop a chant that references Dominic Solanke and Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta and another that includes the term ‘rent boy’. Ahead of West Ham’s visit on Saturday, season ticket …

Lazio and Atletico Madrid punished by Uefa after racist behaviour from fans
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Lazio and Atletico Madrid punished by Uefa after racist behaviour from fans

The Independent  

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Barcelona given Champions League ticket ban after fans found guilty of racist behaviour
6 months ago

Barcelona given Champions League ticket ban after fans found guilty of racist behaviour

The Independent  

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Chelsea star David Datro Fofana calls on football to 'take the fight against racism seriously' - after team-mate Enzo Fernandez is accused of 'uninhibited racism' following controversial Argentina son
8 months, 1 week ago

Chelsea star David Datro Fofana calls on football to 'take the fight against racism seriously' - after team-mate Enzo Fernandez is accused of 'uninhibited racism' following controversial Argentina son

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David Datro Fofana has called out racism in football on social media, claiming that the fight against racial discrimination must be 'taken seriously by everyone involved in this sport'. Chelsea have subsequently addressed the video, 'condemning all forms of discriminatory behaviour as completely unacceptable', while fellow Blues player Wesley Fofana, called the video 'uninhibited racism'. David Datro Fofana took to …

Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez is front and centre of Argentina's racism scandal... but which other Premier League stars were on the team bus while vile song aimed at French players was sung?
8 months, 1 week ago

Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez is front and centre of Argentina's racism scandal... but which other Premier League stars were on the team bus while vile song aimed at French players was sung?

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Enzo Fernandez has sparked outrage after posting a video showing him and some of his Argentina team-mates singing a racist song about French players - but questions have been posed as to who else was joining in with the vile chant. The scandal has already split the Chelsea dressing room, with Fernandez's French team-mate Wesley Fofana accusing him of 'uninhibited …

Chelsea’s Wesley Fofana accuses teammate Enzo Fernandez of ‘uninhibited racism’
8 months, 1 week ago

Chelsea’s Wesley Fofana accuses teammate Enzo Fernandez of ‘uninhibited racism’

The Independent  

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Racist chant controversy: FIFA, Chelsea look into Enzo Fernandez’s involvement in Argentina bus
8 months, 1 week ago

Racist chant controversy: FIFA, Chelsea look into Enzo Fernandez’s involvement in Argentina bus

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Chelsea has begun disciplinary action after midfielder Enzo Fernandez was involved in a video where members of Argentina's Copa America-winning squad appeared to sing about French players with African heritage. FIFA also said it was also looking into the incident after the French football federation pledged to file a complaint with the sport's world governing body over “racist and discriminatory …

Chelsea break silence by condemning 'all forms of discriminatory behaviour' after Enzo Fernandez is accused of 'uninhibited racism' by team-mate Wesley Fofana following controversial Argentina song
8 months, 1 week ago

Chelsea break silence by condemning 'all forms of discriminatory behaviour' after Enzo Fernandez is accused of 'uninhibited racism' by team-mate Wesley Fofana following controversial Argentina song

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It originated around the 2022 World Cup final which saw Argentina beat France Chelsea have published a statement in response to the controversial video posted by their midfielder Enzo Fernandez, denouncing 'all forms' of discriminatory behaviour and confirming they have begun an internal investigation. Enzo Fernandez filmed a video of the Argentina team singing a racist chant about France Wesley …

Como says alleged ‘Jackie Chan’ comment in game versus Wolves was not intended to be derogatory
8 months, 1 week ago

Como says alleged ‘Jackie Chan’ comment in game versus Wolves was not intended to be derogatory

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MARBELLA, Spain — Italian soccer team Como has defended a player who allegedly said Wolves’ South Korean forward Hee Chan Hwang “thinks he’s Jackie Chan” during a preseason game on Monday. Premier League team Wolves said it would submit a formal complaint to European soccer’s governing body UEFA following the alleged incident in Marbella. But Como responded by saying the …

EURO 2024: Serbia hit with UEFA charges and investigation for fan misconduct and discrimination
9 months, 1 week ago

EURO 2024: Serbia hit with UEFA charges and investigation for fan misconduct and discrimination

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UEFA filed one disciplinary charge and opened a separate investigation into alleged discrimination by Serbia fans at the European Championship game against England. UEFA’s disciplinary panel will consider a charge against Serbia of its fans “transmitting a provocative message unfit for a sports event” and throwing objects during England’s 1-0 win on Sunday at Gelsenkirchen. Serbia fans clashed with England …

Uefa investigating alleged racist chants by Serbia fans during England game
9 months, 1 week ago

Uefa investigating alleged racist chants by Serbia fans during England game

The Independent  

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Police charge Burnley fan, 44, for tragedy chanting after he was spotted 'mocking the Munich air disaster with sick plane gestures' during draw with Man United at Old Trafford
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Police charge Burnley fan, 44, for tragedy chanting after he was spotted 'mocking the Munich air disaster with sick plane gestures' during draw with Man United at Old Trafford

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A Burnley supporter has been charged by police for tragedy chanting during their match against Manchester United on Saturday. A Burnley supporter has been charged by police for tragedy chanting after being seen making what is alleged to be aeroplane gestures at Man United fans on Saturday Your browser does not support iframes. Two supporters were arrested on suspicion of …

UEFA failed to do 'the bare minimum' to tackle racism after abusive chants towards Vinicius Jnr at Champions League games
11 months ago

UEFA failed to do 'the bare minimum' to tackle racism after abusive chants towards Vinicius Jnr at Champions League games

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Phil Foden reveals what it's REALLY like to play for Pep Guardiola in an It's All Kicking Off special. Listen on Spotify Apple or anywhere you get your podcasts However, neither incident featured in a list of sanctions issued by UEFA's control UEFA's apparent failure to act on abusive chanting towards Vinicius Junior at Champions League games shows it 'cannot …

Serie A asks Italian federation to probe racist chants during Rome derby
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Serie A asks Italian federation to probe racist chants during Rome derby

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Serie A asked on Tuesday for further investigation into alleged racist chanting from fans during the weekend’s stormy Rome derby, won 1-0 by AS Roma. In a statement Italy’s top flight requested that football federation prosecutors probe chants from both sets of supporters directed at Roma striker Romelu Lukaku and Lazio midfielder Matteo Guendouzi. Serie A also asked for further …

Spanish league to report ‘lamentable racist chants’ aimed at Vinícius. He calls for punishment
1 year ago

Spanish league to report ‘lamentable racist chants’ aimed at Vinícius. He calls for punishment

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MADRID — The Spanish league will report what it called “lamentable racist chants” aimed at Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior before Atletico Madrid’s Champions League game. Vinícius on Thursday retweeted a video that showed Atletico fans jumping and chanting “Vinícius chimpanzee” before the team played Inter Milan on Wednesday in the Champions League. The league said it was “deeply committed …

Milan keeper Maignan wants stronger action after racist abuse. FIFA president eyes tougher sanctions
1 year, 2 months ago

Milan keeper Maignan wants stronger action after racist abuse. FIFA president eyes tougher sanctions

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MILAN — AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan says too many people are “complicit” in allowing racism to continue blighting soccer, and urged authorities to take stronger action after he suffered racist abuse on Saturday night. And FIFA President Gianni Infantino suggested “an automatic forfeit” for any team “whose fans have committed racism.” Maignan, who is Black, walked off after being …

LaLiga investigate after fresh ‘racist insults’ allegedly aimed at Vinicius Jr in El Clasico
1 year, 4 months ago

LaLiga investigate after fresh ‘racist insults’ allegedly aimed at Vinicius Jr in El Clasico

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 Real Madrid’s victory over rivals FC Barcelona in …

Vinícius is targeted again as Sevilla ejects fan for ‘racist behaviour’ at Real Madrid game
1 year, 5 months ago

Vinícius is targeted again as Sevilla ejects fan for ‘racist behaviour’ at Real Madrid game

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Sevilla ejected a fan from its Spanish league match against Real Madrid and filed a complaint with police after the spectator allegedly displayed “xenophobic and racist behaviour,” with Vinícius Júnior once again the target. RELATED | Real Madrid held to draw by battling Sevilla Vinícius, who has regularly faced racist abuse from rival fans, said it was “another sad episode …

Vinícius is targeted again as Sevilla ejects fan for ‘racist behavior’ at Real Madrid game
1 year, 5 months ago

Vinícius is targeted again as Sevilla ejects fan for ‘racist behavior’ at Real Madrid game

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MADRID — Sevilla ejected a fan from its Spanish league match against Real Madrid and filed a complaint with police after the spectator allegedly displayed “xenophobic and racist behavior,” with Vinícius Júnior once again the target. Vinícius, who has regularly faced racist abuse from rival fans, said it was “another sad episode for Spanish Football.” Sevilla’s statement was issued shortly …

Premier League: Wolves fines for fans’ homophobic chanting
1 year, 8 months ago

Premier League: Wolves fines for fans’ homophobic chanting

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Wolverhampton was fined 100,000 pounds on Friday and told to implement an action plan following discriminatory chanting by its fans during a Premier League match against Chelsea in April. The sanctions were imposed by an independent regulatory commission set up by the Football Association after Wolves acknowledged the homophobic nature of its supporters’ chants on two separate occasions in the …

‘Powerless’ La Liga calls for radical change after Vinicius Jr racist abuse
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Powerless’ La Liga calls for radical change after Vinicius Jr racist abuse

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Valencia CF To Impose Life Ban On Fans Who Racially Abused Vinicius Jr
1 year, 10 months ago

Valencia CF To Impose Life Ban On Fans Who Racially Abused Vinicius Jr

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"From the moment that the unfortunate events occurred, the club have analysed all the available footage, working alongside the authorities as rapidly as possible to clarify what happened in order to be able to act quickly and forcefully,” the club said in an official statement. "Valencia CF have proceeded to open a disciplinary case, will apply the maximum level of …

Crystal Palace to ban fan after alleged racial abuse of Son
1 year, 10 months ago

Crystal Palace to ban fan after alleged racial abuse of Son

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LONDON — Crystal Palace promised Sunday to issue a club ban to a spectator who is alleged to have racially abused Tottenham forward Son Heung-min during a Premier League match between the teams. Footage has circulated on social media of a man in the away end at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium making what appears to be a racist gesture toward Son …

Premier League condemns ‘tragedy chanting’ by Chelsea fans
1 year, 11 months ago

Premier League condemns ‘tragedy chanting’ by Chelsea fans

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The Premier League criticised a section of Chelsea fans for their “tragedy chanting” during the 0-0 draw against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge, saying it is an “unacceptable issue”. “The Premier League condemns the tragedy chanting heard at match between Chelsea and Liverpool,” the league said late on Tuesday, adding it was seeking to address the problem “as a priority”. Chelsea …

Atletico striker Morata calls for life bans for racist chants
2 years, 1 month ago

Atletico striker Morata calls for life bans for racist chants

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid striker Alvaro Morata says fans who chant racist insults should be banned for life, in light of multiple incidents of racism against players in the top flight this season, including repeated abuse directed at Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr. Brazil forward Vinicius has subjected to racial abuse by opposing supporters on a number of occasions this season, with the …

Atletico Madrid Striker Alvaro Morata Calls for Life Bans for Racist Chants
2 years, 1 month ago

Atletico Madrid Striker Alvaro Morata Calls for Life Bans for Racist Chants

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Atletico Madrid striker Alvaro Morata says fans who chant racist insults should be banned for life, in light of multiple incidents of racism against players in the top flight this season, including repeated abuse directed at Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr. Brazil forward Vinicius has subjected to racial abuse by opposing supporters on a number of occasions this season, with the …

Atletico Madrid star Alvaro Morata believes fans should get life-time bans for racist chants
2 years, 1 month ago

Atletico Madrid star Alvaro Morata believes fans should get life-time bans for racist chants

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Atletico Madrid forward Alvaro Morata has called for fans making racist chants in stadiums to be banned for life, in light of numerous incidents in the LaLiga this season. Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr and Villarreal's Nigerian winger Samu Chukwueze were the latest victims of racist abuse at the weekend during their respective games at Osasuna and Mallorca. Atletico Madrid's …

Spanish football: Racist fans must be banned for life, demands Alvaro Morata after abuse aimed at Vinicius Jr
2 years, 1 month ago

Spanish football: Racist fans must be banned for life, demands Alvaro Morata after abuse aimed at Vinicius Jr

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Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Atletico Madrid striker Alvaro Morata says fans who …

La Liga Files Complaint Over Vinicius Racist Abuse
2 years, 1 month ago

La Liga Files Complaint Over Vinicius Racist Abuse

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La Liga on Tuesday said it had filed a complaint with a local court in Mallorca over racist abuse targeted at Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior. At least one fan could be heard shouting racist abuse at Vinicius in footage, published by DAZN, from Mallorca’s 1-0 win over Real Madrid on Sunday. “Racists keep going to games and watching the …

LaLiga: League investigating racism levelled at Real Madrid's Vinicius in Mallorca
2 years, 1 month ago

LaLiga: League investigating racism levelled at Real Madrid's Vinicius in Mallorca

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A video published by DAZN captured the sound of at least one fan calling Vinicius a “monkey”. Palma : Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior was targeted with racist abuse during his side’s 1-0 defeat at Real Mallorca on Sunday and LaLiga are investigating the incident. “Once again intolerable racist insults were observed against Real Madrid player Vinicius Jr,” said the …

Liverpool fans are warned they risk a stadium BAN if they are identified making homophobic chants
2 years, 2 months ago

Liverpool fans are warned they risk a stadium BAN if they are identified making homophobic chants

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Offensive chants were not audible after Liverpool made the announcement Liverpool warned fans during Saturday's game against Chelsea that they risked a three-year stadium ban if identified making homophobic chants. Authorities are clamping down on chants from opposition fans such as 'Chelsea rent boy' and Saturday's message appears to have been taken on board with no audible songs of that …

Homophobic chant in English soccer deemed punishable offense
2 years, 2 months ago

Homophobic chant in English soccer deemed punishable offense

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LONDON — Chelsea welcomed the English Football Association’s decision to make a homophobic chant aimed at its supporters a punishable offense, calling it a “step in the right direction” on Friday. The FA announced on Wednesday that chants of “Rent Boy,” which have been directed at Chelsea fans by rival supporters, are now considered a breach of its rules. “The …

FA to investigate alleged homophobic chanting by Manchester City fans in Chelsea FA Cup tie
2 years, 2 months ago

FA to investigate alleged homophobic chanting by Manchester City fans in Chelsea FA Cup tie

The Independent  

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Lazio given partial stadium ban for racist chants at Umtiti, Banda
2 years, 2 months ago

Lazio given partial stadium ban for racist chants at Umtiti, Banda

The Hindu  

Lazio will play its next game with part of the Stadio Olimpico closed to spectators after fans of the Roman club directed racist chants at Lecce defender Samuel Umtiti and winger Lameck Banda, who are both Black. “Lazio fans are not racists and cannot be associated with a few individuals who seriously damage the club’s image,” the team said. Lazio’s …

Vinicius Jr criticises La Liga for continuing to ‘do nothing’ after racist chants in Real Madrid match
2 years, 2 months ago

Vinicius Jr criticises La Liga for continuing to ‘do nothing’ after racist chants in Real Madrid match

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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 Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr on Saturday …

Racist chants aimed at Vinicius Jr by Atletico Madrid fans 'not a crime'
2 years, 3 months ago

Racist chants aimed at Vinicius Jr by Atletico Madrid fans 'not a crime'

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Racist chants aimed at Vinicius Jr during the Madrid derby 'do not constitute a crime', Spanish prosecutors have concluded, because they occurred in the context of 'maximum rivalry' and 'lasted only a few seconds.' Vinicius Jr was racially abused during Real Madrid's derby match at Atletico in September but Spanish prosecutors have concluded no crime was committed Vinicius celebrates Real's …

Atletico condemns hate speech after Vinicius Jr racially abused
2 years, 6 months ago

Atletico condemns hate speech after Vinicius Jr racially abused

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Atletico Madrid has condemned hate speech after its fans were filmed racially abusing Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr outside their Metropolitano Stadium ahead of Sunday’s match. The club’s comments, which were echoed by LaLiga, come two days after hundreds of Atletico supporters could be heard singing, “Vinicius, you are a monkey, you are monkey” in a video published on …

Champions League: UEFA open probe into 'discriminatory behaviour' from Juventus fans against PSG
2 years, 6 months ago

Champions League: UEFA open probe into 'discriminatory behaviour' from Juventus fans against PSG

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UEFA and French police have launched an investigation after Juventus fans appeared to direct Nazi salutes and monkey gestures at Paris Saint-Germain supporters. The discriminatory and unsavoury gestures were UEFA said in a statement after the game: 'In accordance with Article 31 of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations, a UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector has been appointed to conduct a disciplinary …

Chelsea BAN a season ticket holder following alleged racist abuse to Tottenham's Son Heung-min
2 years, 7 months ago

Chelsea BAN a season ticket holder following alleged racist abuse to Tottenham's Son Heung-min

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Chelsea have banned a season ticket holder indefinitely for alleged racist abuse directed at Son Heung-min during the Blues' 2-2 Premier League draw with Tottenham. A man was spotted in the crowd pulling his face in an allegedly racist gesture towards Son Son suffered the abuse while he was on the pitch at Stamford Bridge during the game Following our …

Roma are 'under investigation over the behaviour of their players and anti-sporting chants'
2 years, 10 months ago

Roma are 'under investigation over the behaviour of their players and anti-sporting chants'

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Several players joined in with chants and held up banners mocking rivals Lazio The Serie A side are reportedly under investigation from federal prosecutors Roma are reportedly under investigation from federal prosecutors for anti-sporting chants and the behaviour of their players following their open top bus parade celebrating Europa Conference League glory. During the bus parade, several players taunted fierce …

Champions League: Atletico win CAS appeal over UEFA ruling for partial stadium closure vs Man City
2 years, 11 months ago

Champions League: Atletico win CAS appeal over UEFA ruling for partial stadium closure vs Man City

Daily Mail  

The Court of Arbitration for Sport have suspended UEFA's ruling for Atletico Madrid to close part of their stadium for Wednesday's Champions League return clash with Manchester City after fans performed Nazi salutes at the first leg. European football's governing body delivered the punishment after video footage emerged of Atletico supporters appearing to make Nazi salutes last Tuesday at the …

Champions League: UEFA sanction Atletico Madrid for racism ahead of quarter-final second leg against Manchester City
2 years, 11 months ago

Champions League: UEFA sanction Atletico Madrid for racism ahead of quarter-final second leg against Manchester City

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European football chiefs said Atletico Madrid fans had shown ‘discriminatory behaviour’ during the first-leg of their quarter-final at Manchester City. Atletico Madrid have been ordered to close part of their stadium and display a huge anti-racism sign at their Champions League return match with Manchester City, UEFA announced on Monday. The Spanish champions lost the opener 1-0 on 5 April …

Italian federation opens investigation into racist chants
3 years ago

Italian federation opens investigation into racist chants

The Hindu  

The Italian football federation has reportedly started an investigation after racist chants were heard toward the end of AC Milan’s match at Cagliari in Serie A on Saturday. Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan and defender Fikayo Tomori, were racially abused after the 1-0 victory in Sardinia. “Maignan told me he was racially abused, nobody deserves something like that,” Milan coach Stefano …

Spanish league to denounce racist insults against player
3 years ago

Spanish league to denounce racist insults against player

Associated Press  

MADRID — The Spanish league said Tuesday it will denounce racist insults by a fan against a Cádiz player. I don’t understand how someone can insult others like that.” The 28-year-old player from Equatorial Guinea said “three or four” fans insulted him, with one of them calling him a “monkey.” Another Granada fan in front of the man who appeared …

Tottenham calls on fans to 'move on' from using anti-semitic word
3 years, 1 month ago

Tottenham calls on fans to 'move on' from using anti-semitic word

The Hindu  

Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur has called on its supporters to "move on" from using the word "Yid" after concluding a thorough review with fans' focus groups. Many Tottenham fans chant the controversial word, a derogatory term for a Jewish person, at matches, arguing that it is a reaction to anti-Semitic abuse supporters of the north London club were once …

UEFA will not act after investigating racism claims by Sweden’s Elanga
3 years, 4 months ago

UEFA will not act after investigating racism claims by Sweden’s Elanga

The Hindu  

UEFA will not take any action after investigating claims that Manchester United winger Anthony Elanga was subjected to racist abuse while playing for the Sweden Under-21s against Italy last month, European football’s governing body said on Monday. The alleged incident took place when Elanga was involved in a scuffle with opposition players following the two sides’ 1-1 draw in Monza …

UEFA investigating alleged racist abuse directed at Sweden's Elanga
3 years, 5 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 …

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