Messi breaks Instagram record with World Cup post Lionel Messi has added another record to his remarkable roll of honour, however, this time the achievement has come off the pitch rather than on it. Soccer • 20 Dec 22
Messi breaks Instagram record with World Cup post Lionel Messi has added another record to his remarkable roll of honour, however, this time the achievement has come off the pitch rather than on it. Soccer • 20 Dec 22
Updated Cancelo available for City despite burglary attack Joao Cancelo will be available for Manchester City's Premier League match at Arsenal just two days after being attacked in his home. Soccer • 31 Dec 21
Updated Cancelo available for City despite burglary attack Joao Cancelo will be available for Manchester City's Premier League match at Arsenal just two days after being attacked in his home. Soccer • 31 Dec 21
Social media companies not doing enough, says Saka England's Bukayo Saka said popular social media platforms are not doing enough to prevent online racist abuse after he was on the receiving end following his missed penalty in Sunday's European Championship final against Italy. Soccer • 15 Jul 21
Social media companies not doing enough, says Saka England's Bukayo Saka said popular social media platforms are not doing enough to prevent online racist abuse after he was on the receiving end following his missed penalty in Sunday's European Championship final against Italy. Soccer • 15 Jul 21
Henry to ditch social media in protest over racism Former France international Thierry Henry said on Friday he will be disabling his social media accounts to protest against the platforms for not taking action over anonymous account holders who are guilty of racism and bullying online. Instagram • 26 Mar 21
Henry to ditch social media in protest over racism Former France international Thierry Henry said on Friday he will be disabling his social media accounts to protest against the platforms for not taking action over anonymous account holders who are guilty of racism and bullying online. Instagram • 26 Mar 21
Palace's Van Aanholt racially abused on Instagram Crystal Palace left back Patrick van Aanholt was subjected to racist abuse on Instagram following Wednesday's Premier League draw at home to Manchester United. Soccer • 04 Mar 21
Palace's Van Aanholt racially abused on Instagram Crystal Palace left back Patrick van Aanholt was subjected to racist abuse on Instagram following Wednesday's Premier League draw at home to Manchester United. Soccer • 04 Mar 21
Instagram will take no action over Shane Duffy abuse Instagram has confirmed no action will be taken against a man who sent sectarian abuse to Republic of Ireland defender Shane Duffy and mocked his father's death. Soccer • 03 Mar 21
Instagram will take no action over Shane Duffy abuse Instagram has confirmed no action will be taken against a man who sent sectarian abuse to Republic of Ireland defender Shane Duffy and mocked his father's death. Soccer • 03 Mar 21
Instagram to delete accounts sending abusive messages Instagram has announced new measures to tackle online abuse in the wake of the latest spate of sickening racist attacks on footballers. other sport • 10 Feb 21
Instagram to delete accounts sending abusive messages Instagram has announced new measures to tackle online abuse in the wake of the latest spate of sickening racist attacks on footballers. other sport • 10 Feb 21
Argentina trio suspended for xenophobic posts Argentine Rugby Union has suspended captain Pablo Matera and two other members of the national team over "discriminatory and xenophobic" comments published by the players on social media. Rugby • 01 Dec 20
Argentina trio suspended for xenophobic posts Argentine Rugby Union has suspended captain Pablo Matera and two other members of the national team over "discriminatory and xenophobic" comments published by the players on social media. Rugby • 01 Dec 20
Updated Cavani apologises for social media post Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani has apologised for the social media message he posted following his match-winning performance at Southampton on Sunday. Soccer • 30 Nov 20
Updated Cavani apologises for social media post Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani has apologised for the social media message he posted following his match-winning performance at Southampton on Sunday. Soccer • 30 Nov 20
Instagram post could put United ace Cavani in hot water Edinson Cavani could find himself in hot water with the football authorities after using an alleged racial term on social media. Soccer • 29 Nov 20
Instagram post could put United ace Cavani in hot water Edinson Cavani could find himself in hot water with the football authorities after using an alleged racial term on social media. Soccer • 29 Nov 20
Stoke fine McClean over 'inappropriate' Instagram post Stoke City have fined Republic of Ireland winger James McClean and he has agreed to delete his Instagram account after an 'inappropriate' social media post. Soccer • 27 Mar 20
Stoke fine McClean over 'inappropriate' Instagram post Stoke City have fined Republic of Ireland winger James McClean and he has agreed to delete his Instagram account after an 'inappropriate' social media post. Soccer • 27 Mar 20
Shane Warne's green cap fetches AUS $1m for charity Former Australian cricketer Shane Warne put his famous baggy green cap up for auction in aid of the victims of the wildfires in the country Cricket • 10 Jan 20
Shane Warne's green cap fetches AUS $1m for charity Former Australian cricketer Shane Warne put his famous baggy green cap up for auction in aid of the victims of the wildfires in the country Cricket • 10 Jan 20
Folau faces probe over social media posts Israel Folau faces a showdown with Australian rugby chiefs after posting anti-gay views on social media. Rugby • 10 Apr 19
Folau faces probe over social media posts Israel Folau faces a showdown with Australian rugby chiefs after posting anti-gay views on social media. Rugby • 10 Apr 19
Footage from inside City bus of 'unacceptable' damage Watch footage from inside the Manchester City team bus, posted on Instagram by coach Manel Estiarte to highlight "unacceptable" behaviour by Liverpool fans ahead of the Champions League quarter-final at Anfield. Soccer • 05 Apr 18
Footage from inside City bus of 'unacceptable' damage Watch footage from inside the Manchester City team bus, posted on Instagram by coach Manel Estiarte to highlight "unacceptable" behaviour by Liverpool fans ahead of the Champions League quarter-final at Anfield. Soccer • 05 Apr 18
Balotelli contacted by FA over Instagram post The Football Association has contacted Mario Balotelli to ask for his observations on a social media post which appeared to contain anti-Semitic and racist references. Soccer • 02 Dec 14
Balotelli contacted by FA over Instagram post The Football Association has contacted Mario Balotelli to ask for his observations on a social media post which appeared to contain anti-Semitic and racist references. Soccer • 02 Dec 14
