Racism In Football

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Italy’s top-flight Serie A soccer league launched a new anti-racism campaign on Monday by presenting artwork featuring three side-by-side paintings of apes but the move has been described by campaign group Fare as a sick joke. (Photo: Twitter)

Serie A criticised for anti-racism artwork featuring apes

The league said the artwork 'aims to spread the values of integration, multiculturalism and brotherhood'.

17 Dec 2019 11:08 AM

The English Football Association (FA) said it was looking into the incident 'as a matter of urgency'. (Photo: Twitter)

'Racially abused and spat at': FA Cup tie abandoned with players 'frightened'

This incident came just five days after England players endured racist abuse during their Euro 2020 qualifier ,

20 Oct 2019 1:42 PM

The 53-year-old Krasimir Balakov, a former national team star, apologised on Tuesday to the England players over the incidents. (Photo: AFP)

Bulgaria coach quits after racism row at England match

Their game was halted twice during the first half due to the abuse but England players decided to complete the match instead of walking off.

19 Oct 2019 8:48 AM

UEFA is expected to wait for reports from the match delegate and referee before charging the Bulgarian soccer federation. (Photo: Twitter)

Bulgaria awaits escalating UEFA punishment for racist fans

Bulgarian fans made Nazi salutes and directed monkey noises at England players who are black during a Euro 2020 qualifier on Monday.

15 Oct 2019 4:35 PM

The match official was even seen discussing the matter with England skipper Hary Kane and an announcement was also made at the stadium. (Photo: AP)

England players suffer racist abuse during Euro 2020 Qualifier

The game was temporarily stopped twice in the first half by match referee following abuse from the stands, Goal.com reported.

15 Oct 2019 2:03 PM

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has made a plea to "kick racism out" of Italian football, during the FIFA Best Football Awards ceremony in Milan. (Photo: AFP)

'Racism not acceptable in Italian football': FIFA chief Gianni Infantino

Blaise Matuidi, Kalidou Koulibaly and Moise Kean were also victims last season.

24 Sep 2019 12:33 PM

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Sunday the problem of racism in Italian football has "not improved". (Photo: AFP)

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino urges strict action after racist abuse halts Serie A game

Since the beginning of the season, Romelu Lukaku and Franck Kessie have been targeted by monkey cries during league games.

23 Sep 2019 9:58 AM

It is not the first time that Romelu Lukaku has faced racial slurs being hurled at him. Earlier this month, Inter Milan fans were seen singing monkey chants to address the player. (Photo: AFP)

TV commentator comments racist remarks on Romelu Lukaku, later sacked

A TV commentator named Luciano Passirani has been sacked for making racially abusive on-air comments about Inter striker Romelu Lukaku.

17 Sep 2019 12:38 PM

Lukaku told the Italian edition of Rolling Stone magazine that he wanted to concentrate on helping his team win. (Photo: AFP)

Romelu Lukaku implores Italy to fight racism so that top players can play in Serie A

Lukaku was greeted with monkey chants by fans behind the goal when he stepped up to take a penalty which he converted in Inter’s 2-1 win.

07 Sep 2019 9:00 PM

Manchester United duo Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford and Chelsea pair Tammy Abraham and Kurt Zouma have suffered racial taunts on social media platforms this season. (Photo: AFP)

'Protect stars from racist abuse': PFA urge social media platforms

The PFA led a 24-hour social media boycott by players in April to highlight the discriminatory abuse suffered by players.

05 Sep 2019 12:27 PM

The abuse suffered by Pogba was condemned by his team mates including Harry Maguire who urged social media companies to verify user accounts to prevent anonymous abuse of players. (Photo: AP)

Twitter authorities to meet Manchester United after Paul Pogba faces online racist abuse

France international Pogba was a target of online abuse after he missed a penalty against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

22 Aug 2019 2:47 PM

The draw cost United top spot in the Premier League standings, leading to a handful of supporters racially abusing the Frenchman. (Photo: AP)

Manchester United condemn online racist abuse of Paul Pogba after penalty miss

Pogba won a late penalty but had his effort from the spot saved by Wolves goalkeeper Rui Patricio.

20 Aug 2019 4:59 PM

Manchester United defender Ashley Young became the victim of racial abuse on Twitter while Juventus player Moise Kean faced the same from the crowd at the Sardegna Arena on April 3. (Photo: AFP)

PFA initiates the battle against racism

Professional footballers in England and Wales will boycott social media to take a stand against racism.

20 Apr 2019 11:56 AM

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