Walking off the pitch must remain an option to beat racism in football
5 years, 8 months ago

Walking off the pitch must remain an option to beat racism in football

Daily Mail  

What if Jesse Owens had followed the advice given him by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and refused to compete at the 1936 Olympic Games? Raheem Sterling wants to beat racist fans rather than shame them by walking off the pitch He plays for Manchester City, one of the strongest club teams in the world, and England, who will win many more matches than they lose. Hurling abuse doesn't make you more of a fan The stadium had long emptied and Jamie Carragher and the rest of the Friday Night Football team were analysing from the touchline at St Mary's. Jofra Archer will go straight into England's squad for the Cricket World Cup later this year Ofcom will now rule on Jon Snow's comment that he has 'never seen so many white people in one place' during a pro-Brexit rally in London. When FIFA smell money and votes, expect the worst Speaking at the Asian Football Confederation congress last weekend, FIFA president Gianni Infantino reiterated his desire for a 48-team World Cup in 2022.

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FIFA Club World Cup pushback sees the possibility of player strike action raised again
1 month, 2 weeks ago

FIFA Club World Cup pushback sees the possibility of player strike action raised again

The Hindu  

A strike by top football stars cannot be ruled out, a spokesperson for the sport’s global players’ union said Wednesday, as the newly expanded Club World Cup continues to face pushback. Its new format has faced a fierce backlash, with players’ union FIFPRO raising concerns about the physical and mental impact on players as a result of an increasingly congested …

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 …

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 …

FIFA President Gianni Infantino Condemns 'Abhorrent' Racism During Football Matches in Italy and England
11 months, 2 weeks ago

FIFA President Gianni Infantino Condemns 'Abhorrent' Racism During Football Matches in Italy and England

News 18  

FIFA president Gianni Infantino called for worldwide stadium bans for fans and “automatic forfeits” for teams whose supporters hurl “abhorrent” abuse, following racist incidents in Italy and England on Saturday. “The players affected by Saturday’s events have my undivided support.” Fans aimed monkey chants at AC Milan and France goalkeeper Mike Maignan during Milan’s dramatic 3-2 win at Udinese, with …

Qatar FA denies racial abuse by player, says he was victim instead
1 year, 6 months ago

Qatar FA denies racial abuse by player, says he was victim instead

The Hindu  

The Qatar FA has said Yusuf Abdurisag did not use discriminatory language against a player from the New Zealand team, who abandoned their friendly at halftime on Monday in protest at an alleged racist slur. Qatar’s football governing body said on Tuesday that Abdurisag had an exchange of words “in the heat of the moment” where he was the victim …

FIFA stress ‘zero-tolerance policy’ as friendlies abandoned over racism claims
1 year, 6 months ago

FIFA stress ‘zero-tolerance policy’ as friendlies abandoned over racism claims

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 FIFA will take a “zero tolerance” approach if …

Racist abuse of Vinícius Júnior highlights entrenched problem in soccer
1 year, 7 months ago

Racist abuse of Vinícius Júnior highlights entrenched problem in soccer

Associated Press  

MADRID — Hanging from a highway bridge in Madrid, an effigy of one of the world’s most famous Black soccer players stands as a graphic reminder of the racism that sweeps through European soccer. Hanging from a highway bridge in Madrid, an effigy of one of the world’s most famous Black soccer players – Vinicius Junior - stands as a …

Brazil and Spain to play friendly in anti-racism campaign
1 year, 7 months ago

Brazil and Spain to play friendly in anti-racism campaign

The Hindu  

Brazil will play a friendly against Spain next March as part of an anti-racism campaign under the slogan ‘One skin’, both countries’ football federations announced on Monday. A statement from the Spanish football governing body said the match will be held in Spain to “reinforce the commitment of both entities against violence in football and to intensify the already existing …

Brazil Confederation may punish acts of racism with points deductions
1 year, 10 months ago

Brazil Confederation may punish acts of racism with points deductions

The Hindu  

The Brazilian Football Confederation has the right to sanction teams whose employees or fans commit acts of racism with the loss of points, according to the league’s statute approved by the 20 first division clubs. We decided to go further with punishments and we can even take away points from a club in one of our competitions,” CBF president Ednaldo …

FIFA’s Infantino shows support for Umtiti, Banda after racist abuse
2 years ago

FIFA’s Infantino shows support for Umtiti, Banda after racist abuse

The Hindu  

FIFA president Gianni Infantino called on fans to “shut up all the racists” after Lecce defender Samuel Umtiti and team-mate Lameck Banda were subjected to racial abuse during their home game against Lazio on Wednesday. Home fans chanted Umtiti’s name to drown out the abuse and Lecce president Saverio Sticchi Damiani said the French World Cup winner, who is on …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Why do footballers take the knee?
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Why do footballers take the knee?

The Hindu  

England’s players have taken the knee before all their matches in the group stage of the FIFA Qatar World Cup. SPREAD OF MOVEMENT The Black Lives Matter cause was taken up by Premier League clubs in 2020 after the death of George Floyd, a Black man who died in police custody in Minneapolis. England’s top-flight clubs wore the Black Lives …

Nations will not be muzzled by Infantino decree after World Cup letter
2 years, 2 months ago

Nations will not be muzzled by Infantino decree after World Cup letter

Daily Mail  

FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s plea for World Cup teams to focus on football and forget about the politics in Qatar appears to have backfired in spectacular fashion as football saw a fresh wave of protests over human rights abuses in the Gulf state which hosts the World Cup this month. The FIFA president sparked outrage with his letter to competing …

England FUME over FIFA's plea to keep quiet and focus on football
2 years, 2 months ago

England FUME over FIFA's plea to keep quiet and focus on football

Daily Mail  

The FA and other European countries are planning a robust response to FIFA after being told by president Gianni Infantino to stick to talking about football during the World Cup. The English FA, as well as 12 other European nations, will produce a joint-statement this weekend in response to FIFA's plea for teams at the World Cup to focus on …

Let football take center stage; Avoid giving lessons in morality: FIFA to teams ahead of World Cup
2 years, 2 months ago

Let football take center stage; Avoid giving lessons in morality: FIFA to teams ahead of World Cup

India TV News  

In a welcome move, FIFA president Gianni Infantino and secretary general Fatma sent out a letter urging the players and coaches to let football take center stage and avoid giving lessons in morality. “Please, let's now focus on the football!” Infantino and Samoura wrote, asking the 32 soccer federations to “not allow football to be dragged into every ideological or …

Gianni Infantino’s remark on African migrants labelled ‘completely unacceptable’
2 years, 11 months ago

Gianni Infantino’s remark on African migrants labelled ‘completely unacceptable’

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 Fifa president Gianni Infantino’s comments about African migrants …

English cricket comes under fresh fire over racism
2 years, 11 months ago

English cricket comes under fresh fire over racism

Firstpost  

English cricket is back in the firing line over racism in the game after “stereotypical” and “outdated” views were expressed about the reasons for a lack of interest in the game among Britain’s ethnic-minority communities. “In terms of the South Asian community… we’re finding that they do not want to commit necessarily the same time that is necessary to go …

Infantino faces dissent on call with European football heads
3 years, 2 months ago

Infantino faces dissent on call with European football heads

Associated Press  

If Gianni Infantino was in any doubt how divisive his rule of world football has become, it was revealed to the FIFA president during an hour-long video call with leaders of European federations. “We trusted you to create an organization that transcends the divisions and brings unity,” Răzvan Burleanu, the Romanian Football Federation president who sits on the FIFA Council, …

FIFA probes racist abuse of England players in Hungary
3 years, 4 months ago

FIFA probes racist abuse of England players in Hungary

The Hindu  

After England players faced racial abuse in Hungary, FIFA said Friday it will take “adequate actions” once it has investigated the incidents. The statement from FIFA stopped short of directly condemning Hungary fans for the abuse, which included monkey chanting, in Thursday's World Cup qualifier at Puskas Arena in Budapest. Hungary had recently been ordered to play two matches without …

Coach Gareth Southgate praises character of England's Black players after latest racist abuse incident
3 years, 4 months ago

Coach Gareth Southgate praises character of England's Black players after latest racist abuse incident

Firstpost  

FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings after Sterling and Bellingham were targeted with monkey chants by Hungary fans during England’s 4-0 victory in a World Cup qualifier on Thursday. London: England coach Gareth Southgate praised the character of Raheem Sterling, Jude Bellingham and all of his squad’s Black players following the latest racist abuse to affect the national team. FIFA has …

Repeat racism offenders should be kicked out of international football, says Bale
3 years, 4 months ago

Repeat racism offenders should be kicked out of international football, says Bale

The Hindu  

Wales captain Gareth Bale on Saturday called for countries whose fans are repeat racism offenders to be banned from international football after reported abuse towards England's Raheem Sterling and Jude Bellingham against Hungary in Budapest on Thursday. Speaking ahead of his side's World Cup qualifier against Belarus on Sunday, the Real Madrid winger questioned the long investigations that habitually follow …

Activists target French soccer head for downplaying racism
4 years, 3 months ago

Activists target French soccer head for downplaying racism

Associated Press  

PARIS — French anti-racism activists criticized the country’s soccer federation president on Wednesday for not taking the sport’s problems seriously enough. The SOS Racisme campaign group issued a statement asking Noël Le Graët and other French soccer officials “to stop treating questions of racism with such disdain.” The debate in French soccer flared after Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar claimed he …

FA unlikely to take action over peaceful anti-racism protests
4 years, 7 months ago

FA unlikely to take action over peaceful anti-racism protests

The Hindu  

Premier League players are unlikely to face disciplinary action if they take a knee or make any other peaceful anti-discrimination protest when the English season resumes. The shocking death of George Floyd, killed when a white police officer held him down by pressing a knee into his neck in Minneapolis last week, has provoked riots and protests across the world. …

Guardiola fears racism will never be eradicated from football
5 years ago

Guardiola fears racism will never be eradicated from football

The Hindu  

Pep Guardiola fears racism will never be eradicated from football, though says clubs, players, managers and authorities must continue to fight the problem. The latest in a long line of examples of racism in the game occurred on Sunday, when Antonio Rudiger alleged he was abused during Chelsea's 2-0 Premier League win at Tottenham. READ | Racism mars Chelsea's 2-0 …

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 …

Gini Wijnaldum will walk off pitch if subjected to racist abuse
5 years, 1 month ago

Gini Wijnaldum will walk off pitch if subjected to racist abuse

CNN  

Watch Georginio Wijnaldum’s interview on World Sport at 0830 and 1730 ET CNN — Liverpool and Holland star Georginio Wijnaldum says he would walk off the pitch if he experienced racist abuse, even if it was in the Champions League or the Euro 2020 final. If you play on, it will never stop.” READ: Shakhtar Donetsk’s Taison banned for one …

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 …

Yaya Toure says FIFA 'don't care' about racism in football
5 years, 2 months ago

Yaya Toure says FIFA 'don't care' about racism in football

The Hindu  

Yaya Toure says FIFA is not doing enough to stamp out racism and that England should have walked off the pitch in the face of monkey chants during its Euro 2020 qualifier in Bulgaria. “This is a shame, why are you playing for England?” Toure, who has been outspoken on football's racism problem, said of the decision. Nothing changes.” Turning …

Yaya Toure says FIFA ‘don’t care’ about racism in football
5 years, 2 months ago

Yaya Toure says FIFA ‘don’t care’ about racism in football

Hindustan Times  

Yaya Toure says FIFA is not doing enough to stamp out racism and that England should have walked off the pitch in the face of monkey chants during their Euro 2020 qualifier in Bulgaria. “This is a shame, why are you playing for England?” Toure, who has been outspoken on football’s racism problem, said of the decision. Nothing changes.” Turning …

Wilfried Zaha says he’s ready to walk off the pitch if he’s racially abused Wilfried Zaha says he’s ready to walk off the pitch if he’s racially abused
5 years, 2 months ago

Wilfried Zaha says he’s ready to walk off the pitch if he’s racially abused Wilfried Zaha says he’s ready to walk off the pitch if he’s racially abused

CNN  

CNN — To walk or not to walk? FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said the football fraternity needed to “think more broadly” on what can be done to fix this problem and called for “stronger and more effective ways to eradicate racism in football.” But one leading English Premier League player says he’s ready to take a more radical stand. …

UEFA's three-step protocol against racism has its merits, but leaves too many prickly questions unanswered
5 years, 2 months ago

UEFA's three-step protocol against racism has its merits, but leaves too many prickly questions unanswered

Firstpost  

UEFA’s three-step protocol in question does have its benefits and offers some amount of protection to players, there are far too many grey areas that need to be addressed and prickly questions to be answered very swiftly. UEFA had already ordered the partial closure of Bulgaria’s national stadium for the England match after racist behaviour by their fans in the …

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, …

England to walk off on racial abuse in Euro 2020 qualifiers
5 years, 3 months ago

England to walk off on racial abuse in Euro 2020 qualifiers

India TV News  

England striker Tammy Abraham has made it clear that the team are prepared to walk off the field if they are subjected to racist abuse in Euro 2020 qualifiers against Czech Republic and Bulgaria. European football governing body UEFA had ordered the partial closure of Bulgaria's national stadium following racist behaviour by their fans in games against the Czech Republic …

England players ready to walk off pitch over racist abuse
5 years, 3 months ago

England players ready to walk off pitch over racist abuse

The Hindu  

Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham said England’s players will walk off the pitch if they are subjected to racist abuse during their upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers. European football’s governing body UEFA has a three-step protocol for racist abuse which can lead to the referee halting or abandoning a game, and Abraham says England’s players are prepared to take matters into their …

FIFA president lambasts Italian soccer for ‘hiding’ racism
5 years, 3 months ago

FIFA president lambasts Italian soccer for ‘hiding’ racism

Associated Press  

ROME — FIFA president Gianni Infantino lambasted Italian soccer authorities for “hiding the truth” about racism in a scathing assessment Tuesday following a complete lack of punishment after three cases of discriminatory chants during the four opening rounds of Serie A. Likewise, the Italian government’s new sports minister vowed to eliminate racism “with more severe and efficient sanctions.” “I will …

Gianni Infantino makes plea to 'kick racism out' of Italian football during FIFA Best Football Awards ceremony in Milan
5 years, 3 months ago

Gianni Infantino makes plea to 'kick racism out' of Italian football during FIFA Best Football Awards ceremony in Milan

Firstpost  

FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Monday made a plea to “kick racism out” of Italian football, during the FIFA Best Football Awards ceremony in Milan. Milan: FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Monday made a plea to “kick racism out” of Italian football, during the FIFA Best Football Awards ceremony in Milan. “Tonight is a night to celebrate, but we should …

Infantino urges action after racist abuse halts Serie A game
5 years, 3 months ago

Infantino urges action after racist abuse halts Serie A game

The Hindu  

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Sunday the problem of racism in Italian football has “not improved” after a Serie A match between Atalanta and Fiorentina was halted for several minutes because of racist abuse of Brazilian Dalbert. Fiorentina defender Dalbert, 26, asked the referee to halt play after half an hour at the Stadio Ennio Tardini until a warning …

Lilian Thuram slates football chiefs over lack of racism action after abuse of Inter's Romelu Lukaku
5 years, 4 months ago

Lilian Thuram slates football chiefs over lack of racism action after abuse of Inter's Romelu Lukaku

The Hindu  

Lilian Thuram has questioned whether football chiefs will ever back up outraged words with firm actions after Inter striker Romelu Lukaku became the latest player to suffer racist abuse. World Cup winner Thuram says a culture of white supremacy is the underlying cause of the spate of racist incidents blighting football. Read: Ba slams Serie A racists and calls for …

Racism threatens the love of football, says England winger Sancho
5 years, 4 months ago

Racism threatens the love of football, says England winger Sancho

The Hindu  

England winger Jadon Sancho fears players will start to fall out of love with football if instances of racism continue to blight the game. Speaking to reporters after joining up with England for their Euro 2020 qualifiers, Borussia Dortmund winger Sancho praised Lukaku's defiant response in Sardinia but expressed long-term fears over the consequences should such sickening incidents continue to …

Are English football’s power brokers actaully serious about tackling racism?
5 years, 8 months ago

Are English football’s power brokers actaully serious about tackling 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. “Taking a stand against racism” and demanding that authorities and social media …

FIFA head Gianni Infantino urges 'zero tolerance' for racism after interruption of Ligue 1 match by chants directed at Prince Gouano
5 years, 8 months ago

FIFA head Gianni Infantino urges 'zero tolerance' for racism after interruption of Ligue 1 match by chants directed at Prince Gouano

Firstpost  

The abuse levelled at Gouano in Friday’s goalless draw comes after rising Italy star Moise Kean was racially abused by Cagliari fans earlier in the month. Paris: FIFA head Gianni Infantino on Saturday appealed for football to take a “zero tolerance” approach to racism after the Ligue 1 match between Dijon and Amiens was interrupted following monkey chants directed at …

Danny Rose is right – why bother playing football if racist abuse goes unpunished?
5 years, 9 months ago

Danny Rose is right – why bother playing football if racist abuse goes unpunished?

The Independent  

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. Danny said yesterday that he can’t wait to see the back of …

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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