Serie A: All 20 clubs issue joint statement acknowledging that Italian league has a 'serious problem with racism'
5 years, 1 month ago

Serie A: All 20 clubs issue joint statement acknowledging that Italian league has a 'serious problem with racism'

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The acknowledgment from Serie A clubs comes amid an Italian league marred by constant episodes of racist chants and discriminatory behavior. Milan: All 20 Serie A clubs issued a joint statement on Friday “to publicly recognize that we have a serious problem with racism.” The acknowledgment comes amid an Italian league marred by constant episodes of racist chants and discriminatory behavior. “Images of players being racially abused in Italian football have been viewed and discussed all around the world this season and that shames us all.” Racist chants have recently been aimed at Romelu Lukaku, Franck Kessie, Dalbert Henrique, Miralem Pjanic, Ronaldo Vieira, Kalidou Koulibaly and Mario Balotelli. “I have not experienced any racism from Juventus fans or within the women’s league, but there is an issue in Italy and in Italian football and it is the response to it that really worries me, from owners and fans in the men’s game who seem to see it as a part of fan culture.” Aluko later added on Instagram, “I do not leave Juventus BECAUSE of racism, I leave because of many reasons which I have spoken about both positive and negative.” The clubs’ statement said “no individual should ever be subjected to racist abuse – inside or outside of football – and we can no longer stay silent on this issue or wait for it to magically disappear.” The teams added that “positive conversations” have been held in recent weeks with the Italian football federation and international experts “on how to tackle and eradicate this issue from the game.” Serie A CEO Luigi De Siervo said the league is “ready to lead this campaign.”

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Lazio and Atletico Madrid punished by Uefa after racist behaviour from fans
2 months, 4 weeks ago

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

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 Lazio and Atletico Madrid have been sanctioned for …

Como says alleged ‘Jackie Chan’ comment in game versus Wolves was not intended to be derogatory
5 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

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 …

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

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

The Hindu  

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 …

Napoli players take a knee in public show of support after alleged racial abuse of Juan Jesus
9 months, 1 week ago

Napoli players take a knee in public show of support after alleged racial abuse of Juan Jesus

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. Read our privacy policy Napoli’s players took a knee before their Serie …

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 …

Milan keeper Maignan wants stronger action after racist abuse; FIFA president eyes tougher sanctions
11 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan says too many people are “complicit” in allowing racism to continue blighting football, 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 abused by …

It's Not My First Time Nor Am I The First Person, Says AC Milan's Mike Maignan on Racial Abuse in Italy
11 months, 2 weeks ago

It's Not My First Time Nor Am I The First Person, Says AC Milan's Mike Maignan on Racial Abuse in Italy

News 18  

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. It’s not the first time it’s happened to me and I’m not the first person it’s happened to,” Maignan wrote in French on X, formerly known as …

AC Milan goalkeeper Maignan walks off field after racist abuse, game at Udinese suspended briefly
11 months, 3 weeks ago

AC Milan goalkeeper Maignan walks off field after racist abuse, game at Udinese suspended briefly

The Hindu  

AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan walked off the field after being subjected to racist abuse by Udinese fans during a top-tier Italian league game on Saturday — prompting the match to be suspended briefly during the first half. “They made monkey noises and it’s not the first time it’s happened to me,” the 28-year-old Maignan told DAZN. Voting lines now …

AC Milan goalkeeper Maignan walks off field after racist abuse. Game at Udinese suspended briefly
11 months, 3 weeks ago

AC Milan goalkeeper Maignan walks off field after racist abuse. Game at Udinese suspended briefly

Associated Press  

UDINE, Italy — AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan walked off the field after being subjected to racist abuse by Udinese fans during a top-tier Italian league game on Saturday — prompting the match to be suspended briefly during the first half. “They made monkey noises and it’s not the first time it’s happened to me,” the 28-year-old Maignan told DAZN. …

Partial stadium closure for Lazio after racist chants at Lukaku in Italian Cup match against Roma
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Partial stadium closure for Lazio after racist chants at Lukaku in Italian Cup match against Roma

Associated Press  

MILAN — Lazio has been punished with a partial stadium closure for racist chants during its Italian Cup victory against city rival Roma, while players from both teams were given bans on Friday. Lazio will have four sectors of the Stadio Olimpico closed for its Serie A match against defending champion Napoli on Jan. 28 following racist chanting aimed at …

Racism in Serie A: Torino’s Juric racially abused during thrashing of Spezia
1 year, 7 months ago

Racism in Serie A: Torino’s Juric racially abused during thrashing of Spezia

The Hindu  

Torino coach Ivan Juric became the latest victim of racist abuse in Serie A on Saturday after being targeted by opposition fans during his team’s 4-0 win at Spezia. Spezia’s bid for survival was hit with Saturday’s thrashing which left it at risk of falling into the drop zone, After the match, former Croatia midfielder Juric bemoaned being called ‘gypsy’ …

Juventus’ leader Danilo: ‘Do you think any other team could have done what we’re doing?’
1 year, 8 months ago

Juventus’ leader Danilo: ‘Do you think any other team could have done what we’re doing?’

New York Times  

Danilo’s Juventus team-mates have a nickname for him. “If the decision is taken to go for a good, experienced foreign coach, I’d have no problem with it,” Danilo says. Danilo drew some criticism afterwards for standing by team-mate Cuadrado and calling the decision to show Lukaku a second yellow card “normal” — a view shared by Italy’s industry of refereeing …

Juventus given partial stadium ban for racism toward Lukaku
1 year, 9 months ago

Juventus given partial stadium ban for racism toward Lukaku

The Independent  

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Serie A condemns racism after Juventus fans abuse Lukaku
1 year, 9 months ago

Serie A condemns racism after Juventus fans abuse Lukaku

The Hindu  

Serie A condemned on Wednesday “all instances of racism” in Italian football after Romelu Lukaku was abused during Inter Milan’s cup semifinal clash at Juventus. Lukaku scored a stoppage time penalty which secured Inter a 1-1 draw in Tuesday’s first leg but was then sent off after his celebrations in front of the Juve fans earned him a second booking. …

Serie A: Lazio condemn fans' anti-semitic chants during Rome derby
1 year, 9 months ago

Serie A: Lazio condemn fans' anti-semitic chants during Rome derby

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Milan: Lazio said Tuesday that they were working to identify and ban fans guilty of anti-Semitic behaviour during the weekend’s Rome derby which was blasted by the city’s Jewish community. Sunday’s 1-0 win over crosstown rivals Roma which moved Lazio second in Serie A was, insulting opposition fans by singing that they “prayed at the Synagogue”. Earlier this month the …

Serie A: Lazio fans again condemned for anti-semitic chants
1 year, 9 months ago

Serie A: Lazio fans again condemned for anti-semitic chants

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A supporter in a Lazio shirt had ‘Hitlerson’ written on the back with the number 88, code for ‘Heil Hitler’, during the fixture against AS Roma Rome: The Jewish community of Rome denounced alleged anti-Semitic behaviour from Lazio fans during Sunday’s 1-0 derby win against AS Roma. “An entire stand chanting anti-Semitic chants, a ‘fan’ in the stands wearing a …

Serie A: Lazio's Curva Nord closed after racist abuse of Samuel Umtiti, Lameck Banda
2 years ago

Serie A: Lazio's Curva Nord closed after racist abuse of Samuel Umtiti, Lameck Banda

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Umtiti left the pitch as he and Lecce teammate Lameck Banda suffered racist abuse from visiting Lazio fans on Wednesday. Lazio’s “Curva Nord” terrace will be closed for one match after racist chants at a midweek away game left France international Samuel Umtiti in tears, Italian football authorities said Thursday. “Nearly all of the Lazio fans were almost all involved …

Serie A: Lazio Fans Hurl Racist Abuse at Tearful Samuel Umtiti in Italy
2 years ago

Serie A: Lazio Fans Hurl Racist Abuse at Tearful Samuel Umtiti in Italy

News 18  

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 game in the second half because of racist taunts “coming from the visitor sector occupied by Lazio supporters”, Italian news agency Ansa said. Lazio fans also …

Italian FA launches investigation into racism claim by AC Milan vs Cagliari
2 years, 9 months ago

Italian FA launches investigation into racism claim by AC Milan vs Cagliari

The Hindu  

The Italian football federation has reportedly started an investigation after racist chants were heard towards the end of AC Milan's match at Cagliari in the Italian Serie A on Saturday. Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan and defender Fikayo Tomori were racially abused after the 1-0 victory for the league leader in Sardinia. Maignan walked up to a section of fans and …

Italian federation opens investigation into racist chants
2 years, 9 months 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 …

Serie A: AC Milan Players Racially Abused During Win at Cagliari, Says Stefano Pioli
2 years, 9 months ago

Serie A: AC Milan Players Racially Abused During Win at Cagliari, Says Stefano Pioli

News 18  

AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan and defender Fikayo Tomori were racially abused by Cagliari supporters during their 1-0 Serie A victory in Sardinia, manager Stefano Pioli said. Maignan was closest to the Cagliari end and was celebrating with Tomori after the final whistle when they were allegedly subjected to racist abuse, which sparked a scuffle between players from both teams. …

Serie A: Milan players racially abused during win at Cagliari, says Pioli
2 years, 9 months ago

Serie A: Milan players racially abused during win at Cagliari, says Pioli

The Hindu  

AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan and defender Fikayo Tomori were racially abused by Cagliari supporters during its 1-0 Serie A victory in Sardinia, manager Stefano Pioli said. Maignan was closest to the Cagliari end and was celebrating with Tomori after the final whistle when they were allegedly subjected to racist abuse, which sparked a scuffle between players from both teams. …

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 …

Serie A: AC Milan players targeted with racism in consecutive games
3 years, 3 months ago

Serie A: AC Milan players targeted with racism in consecutive games

India TV News  

For the second consecutive game, an AC Milan player was the target of racist chants. Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan, who is Black, used his Instagram account to raise awareness after being showered with discriminatory insults by Juventus fans during a 1-1 draw on Sunday. “Do the people who take decisions know what it feels to hear insults that portray us …

AC Milan files complaint over racist chants from Lazio fans
3 years, 3 months ago

AC Milan files complaint over racist chants from Lazio fans

The Hindu  

Earlier, AC Milan filed a complaint with the Italian Soccer Federation’s prosecutor’s office on Friday over racist chants from Lazio fans during last weekend's win over the Roman club. Tiémoué Bakayoko said he and fellow Milan midfielder Franck Kessié, both of whom are Black, were the targets of derogatory chants from Lazio supporters. Prosecutors have opened an investigation into alleged …

Juventus apologises for 'unforgiveable mistake' after women's team tweet causes uproar
3 years, 5 months ago

Juventus apologises for 'unforgiveable mistake' after women's team tweet causes uproar

The Hindu  

Juventus on Friday apologised after the Serie A club's women's team published a tweet depicting one of its players performing a slanty eyes gesture that stereotypes people from East Asia. #DifferencesMakeTheDifference — Juventus Women August 5, 2021 In a statement released on Friday, Juve said: "We would like to express our deepest apologies for the social post that read as …

Racist comments after Euro 2020: Saka, Sancho and Rashford racially abused online after England defeat
3 years, 5 months ago

Racist comments after Euro 2020: Saka, Sancho and Rashford racially abused online after England defeat

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy England football players Bukayo Saka, Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford …

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 …

AC Milan signs manifesto against online hate speech
3 years, 8 months ago

AC Milan signs manifesto against online hate speech

The Hindu  

AC Milan became the first Serie A club to sign the “Manifesto of Non-Hostile Communication for Sport” on Tuesday, with the aim of combating racism and other hate speech online. The manifesto containing 10 principles for responsible online behaviour was created by non-profit association Parole O_Stili in conjunction with more than 100 athletes, clubs, teams, federations, companies, journalists and spokespeople …

Spanish government seeks explanation about racism incident
3 years, 9 months ago

Spanish government seeks explanation about racism incident

The Hindu  

The Spanish government asked for explanations from the league and the football federation about the actions taken by officials after a player said he was racially insulted last weekend. Through its ministries of equality and social rights, the government sent a letter on Wednesday to the Spanish league and the football federation expressing "concerns with situations like this," which have …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Denounces Racism After Ugly Spat with Romelu Lukaku
3 years, 11 months ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Denounces Racism After Ugly Spat with Romelu Lukaku

News 18  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic took to social media to denounce racism on Wednesday following a spat with former teammate Romelu Lukaku during the Milan derby in the Italian Cup quarterfinals. We are all PLAYERS some better then others.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zlatan Ibrahimović There was a huge argument and head-to-head clash between Ibrahimovic and Lukaku just …

Serie A: Lazio fined $22,000 for racist chants aimed at Brescia striker Mario Balotelli during game
5 years ago

Serie A: Lazio fined $22,000 for racist chants aimed at Brescia striker Mario Balotelli during game

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Lazio were fined 20,000 euros and at least temporarily avoided a stadium closure on Wednesday after their fans targeted Brescia striker Mario Balotelli with racist chants. Milan: Lazio were fined 20,000 euros and at least temporarily avoided a stadium closure on Wednesday after their fans targeted Brescia striker Mario Balotelli with racist chants. Balotelli posted a video of his goal …

‘Shame on you': Balotelli slams Lazio fans for racist abuse
5 years ago

‘Shame on you': Balotelli slams Lazio fans for racist abuse

Associated Press  

BRESCIA, Italy — Mario Balotelli slammed Lazio soccer fans after the Italian forward was once again the target of racist chants in Brescia’s 2-1 home defeat on Sunday. Brescia was leading 1-0 at the time following a goal scored by Balotelli, who had also been subjected to racial abuse earlier in the match. Balotelli posted a video of his goal …

Serie A: Mario Balotelli subjected to racist abuse again
5 years ago

Serie A: Mario Balotelli subjected to racist abuse again

The Hindu  

There was yet another incident of racism in Serie A on Sunday as Mario Balotelli was once again the target of racist chants in Brescia’s 2-1 defeat at home to Lazio. Brescia was leading 1-0 at the time following a goal scored by Balotelli, who had also been subjected to racial abuse earlier in the match. Balotelli posted a video …

Serie A chief apologises after the league used paintings of MONKEYS to promote anti-racism campaign
5 years ago

Serie A chief apologises after the league used paintings of MONKEYS to promote anti-racism campaign

Daily Mail  

Serie A chief executive Luigi De Siervo has expressed 'his sincere apologies' after the league installed a painting featuring monkeys at its headquarters for an anti-racism campaign. 'What cannot be questioned is the strong and constant condemnation by Lega Serie A against all forms of discrimination and racism, and we are committed to eradicate this from our beloved league,' De …

Roma lead backlash over Serie A's controversial racism campaign
5 years ago

Roma lead backlash over Serie A's controversial racism campaign

The Hindu  

Roma questioned Lega Serie A's controversial use of monkey artwork as part of a new anti-racism campaign, while the artist said he wanted to create something that "could make people reflect and create debate". Roma, whose Chris Smalling was also at the centre of controversy when newspaper Corriere dello Sport used the headline 'Black Friday' with the England defender and …

Serie A's new anti-racism campaign, featuring pictures of apes, branded a 'sick joke'
5 years ago

Serie A's new anti-racism campaign, featuring pictures of apes, branded a 'sick joke'

ABC  

Italy's top-flight Serie A football league has launched a new anti-racism campaign by presenting artwork featuring three side-by-side paintings of apes, a move that has been heavily criticised and called a "sick joke". Key points: The artist behind the campaign says his idea was to "turn the concept around" and say "in the end, we're all apes" But anti-racism group …

Inter, Milan among Serie A clubs to react to controversial 'Black Friday' headline
5 years, 1 month ago

Inter, Milan among Serie A clubs to react to controversial 'Black Friday' headline

The Hindu  

Inter has stated "we are and always will be opposed to any form of discrimination" amid an Italian newspaper sparking a racism storm with a controversial front-page headline. Corriere dello Sport previewed the upcoming Serie A game between Inter and Roma with a front-page "Black Friday" headline between images of Romelu Lukaku and Chris Smalling, a choice of wording that …

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 …

Serie A clubs admit game has 'serious problem with racism'
5 years, 1 month ago

Serie A clubs admit game has 'serious problem with racism'

The Hindu  

Serie A clubs have called on fans to support them in an anti-racism drive after admitting: "We have a serious problem." The incidents have prompted public discussion of the issue and, following talks with the league and with the Italian Football Federation, Serie A clubs addressed supporters. "Driven by the clubs, positive conversations have been held in recent weeks with …

Serie A: Mario Balotelli says 'problem is that I'm Italian' after discriminatory slurs spark debate over racism in country
5 years, 2 months ago

Serie A: Mario Balotelli says 'problem is that I'm Italian' after discriminatory slurs spark debate over racism in country

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There is a history of Balotelli being subjected to racist chants in Verona, stretching back to when he said ’the fans in Verona disgust me’ after a Chievo Verona vs Inter Milan match in 2010 when he played for Inter Rome: The ball that Mario Balotelli angrily kicked high into the stands out of frustration because of racist chants is …

Mario Balotelli suffers racist abuse as incidents continue in Serie A
5 years, 2 months ago

Mario Balotelli suffers racist abuse as incidents continue in Serie A

CNN  

CNN — Italian football club Hellas Verona has been given a one-match partial stadium closure following racist abuse aimed at Brescia striker Mario Balotelli. Verona also confirmed earlier on Tuesday that it had banned the head of the club’s Ultras Supporters Group, Luca Castellini, from its matches until June 30, 2030 for “considerations and expressions utterly contrary to the ethical …

Serie A: Hellas Verona president Maurizio Setti insists fans are 'light-hearted, not racist' after abuse of Mario Balotelli
5 years, 2 months ago

Serie A: Hellas Verona president Maurizio Setti insists fans are 'light-hearted, not racist' after abuse of Mario Balotelli

Firstpost  

Italian international Balotelli scored in a 2-1 Serie A defeat on Sunday but his performance was overshadowed by his fury at monkey chants from a section of Verona’s supporters Milan: Mario Balotelli on Monday reacted with anger after the head of Verona’s hard core ultras fans group fuelled the racism row by denying any abuse had been directed at the …

Serie A: Brescia striker Mario Balotelli thanks for support after being racially abused by Verona fans, watch video
5 years, 2 months ago

Serie A: Brescia striker Mario Balotelli thanks for support after being racially abused by Verona fans, watch video

Firstpost  

Mario Balotelli on Sunday thanked his fellow players and supporters for their support after he was racially abused by Hellas Verona fans, the latest in a series of ugly incidents that have blighted the early weeks of the Serie A season Rome: Mario Balotelli on Sunday thanked his fellow players and supporters for their support after he was racially abused …

Serie A: Discriminatory chants prompt suspension of Roma-Napoli game
5 years, 2 months ago

Serie A: Discriminatory chants prompt suspension of Roma-Napoli game

India TV News  

Discriminatory chants prompted a Serie A soccer game between Roma and Napoli to be briefly suspended Saturday. Referee Gianluca Rocchi made the decision in the second half after Roma fans aimed anti-territorial chants at Napoli. An Associated Press photographer next to the pitch also heard sporadic racist chants aimed at Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly, who is black. During the suspension, …

Serie A: AS Roma issues apology for racist abuse against Sampdoria midfielder Ronaldo Vieira
5 years, 2 months ago

Serie A: AS Roma issues apology for racist abuse against Sampdoria midfielder Ronaldo Vieira

Firstpost  

Roma on Sunday issued an apology for their supporters racially abusing Sampdoria’s English midfielder Ronaldo Vieira during their goalless Serie A draw. Milan: Roma on Sunday issued an apology for their supporters racially abusing Sampdoria’s English midfielder Ronaldo Vieira during their goalless Serie A draw. “AS Roma would like to apologise to Ronaldo Vieira for the racist boos he was …

Roma’s strong message against racism in football must be noticed by the world
5 years, 3 months ago

Roma’s strong message against racism in football must be noticed by the world

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. Andrea Dell’ Aquila, a Roma fan, sent a direct message to Juan …

Serie A: AS Roma bans fan for life, files police complaint following racist abuse aimed at Juan Jesus
5 years, 3 months ago

Serie A: AS Roma bans fan for life, files police complaint following racist abuse aimed at Juan Jesus

Firstpost  

Roma said on the club’s official Twitter account it had filed a police complaint against the fan for using social media to send “disgusting racist insults” to the player. Rome: Italian top-flight club AS Roma have banned a fan for life and informed the police of racist abuse aimed at Brazilian fullback Juan Jesus. The owner of the below Instagram …

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 …

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