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Enzo Fernandez with the Copa America trophy

Fernandez apology as Fofana slams 'uninhibited racism'

Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana has described a video posted on social media by his club team-mate Enzo Fernandez as "uninhibited racism".

Soccer • 17 Jul 24

Jude Bellingham wants more action on racism in Spain

Bellingham calls for La Liga to tackle racism

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham says football authorities "need to do more" to tackle racism in the sport in Spain.

Soccer • 17 Apr 24

Vinicius Junior was the target of racist abuse once again

Real Madrid file complaint over Vinicius abuse

Real Madrid have filed a complaint with the Spanish legal authorities after "racist and hateful insults" appeared to be directed at their striker Vinicius Junior by Atletico Madrid and Barcelona fans this week.

Soccer • 15 Mar 24

The ECB failed to prevent "structural and institutional racism, sexism and class-based discrimination"

ECB apologises for discrimination after damning report

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has apologised "unreservedly" to those who faced discrimination in the game after the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket (ICEC) released a report finding evidence of racism across the sport.

Cricket • 27 Jun 23

Real Madrid and Rayo fans display a banner reading 'We all are Vinicius. Enough (of racism)' after last month's incident

Infantino wants 'zero tolerance' approach to racism

FIFA president Gianni Infantino insists a "zero tolerance" approach must be taken to racism and has called for referees at all levels to stop matches if incidents occur.

Soccer • 15 Jun 23

Vinicius Jr has been a target for racist abuse in Spain

Brazil to play Spain in anti-racism campaign

Brazil will play a friendly match against Spain at the Bernabeu in March next year as part of an anti-racism campaign in support of Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr, the Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales said.

Soccer • 13 Jun 23

Vinicius Jr was the target of racist insults

Seven punished by Spanish government for racist insults

Seven people involved in different racist attacks against Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr have been punished by Spain's State Commission against Violence, Racism, Xenophobia and Intolerance in Sport.

Soccer • 05 Jun 23

Carlo Ancelotti speaks to Vinicius Jr during Real Madrid's clash against Valencia on Sunday

Updated Seven arrested following racist incidents in La Liga

Police have detained seven men over separate alleged hate crime incidents against Real Madrid football player Vinicius Jr as La Liga urged changes to Spanish law that would enable it to take steps to curb racism in stadiums.

Soccer • 23 May 23

Vinicius was the target for racist abuse from Valencia supporters

Madrid file hate crime complaint after Vinicius abuse

Real Madrid say racism directed at Vinicius Junior constitutes a 'hate crime' and have filed a complaint with the Spanish State Attorney General's Office.

Soccer • 22 May 23

PSG coach Galtier 'deeply shocked' by racism accusation

Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier said he was "deeply shocked" by accusations that he made racist remarks about players when he was coaching Ligue 1 club Nice last season.

Soccer • 15 Apr 23

Romelu Lukaku was the target of racist abuse again in Italy

Lukaku wants Serie A to take serious action on racism

Inter Milan's Romelu Lukaku has called on Serie A to "take actions for real this time" after he was racially abused during Tuesday's Coppa Italia semi-final first leg at Juventus.

Soccer • 05 Apr 23

The FAI have condemned abuse aimed at members of Ireland's U15s team

FAI condemns racist abuse aimed at Ireland U15 boys

The FAI have condemned "vile and horrific racist abuse" aimed at members of the Republic of Ireland Under-15s boys squad.

Soccer • 25 Mar 23

Premier League players took a knee before every game from June 2020 until May 2022

Premier League sides to take knee again for two games

Premier League players are set to take the knee before top-flight matches over the next two weekends as part of an anti-discrimination campaign.

Soccer • 06 Oct 22

The review was prompted by allegations from former Scotland players Majid Haq (pictured) and Qasim Sheikh

Review of Cricket Scotland reveals institutional racism

An independent review has recommended that Cricket Scotland is placed in special measures by sportscotland after 448 examples of institutional racism were revealed.

Cricket • 25 Jul 22

Pardew leaves CSKA Sofia following fan racism

Alan Pardew has left CSKA Sofia following the actions of a "group of organised racist fans" at a match last month.

Soccer • 01 Jun 22

Ferdinand was working as a pundit during the Euros

Fan who racially abused Ferdinand given suspended term

A football fan who racially abused former England defender Rio Ferdinand following the Euro 2020 final has been handed a 12-week suspended sentence.

Soccer • 01 Mar 22

Anthony Elanga was abused online after missing a against Middlesbrough

Police investigating online racist abuse of Elanga

Police in England are investigating after Manchester United's Anthony Elanga was subjected to online racial abuse following last week's FA Cup loss to Middlesbrough.

Soccer • 08 Feb 22

Chelsea have settled a historical racism case out of court

Chelsea settle racism case brought by ex-players

Chelsea have settled a UK High Court case brought by four former youth-team players over alleged historical racial abuse.

Soccer • 07 Feb 22

There was a four-day sporting boycotted of social media platforms earlier this year in protest at a perceived lack of action against abusers

UK plans to ban online racists from football stadiums

People who post racist abuse online could be banned from attending football matches in England and Wales for up to 10 years, UK home secretary Priti Patel has said.

Soccer • 26 Dec 21

Azeem Rafiq has been lifting the lid on an alleged culture of racism at his former side Yorkshire

Whistleblower Rafiq sorry for anti-Semitic messages

Racism whistleblower Azeem Rafiq has issued an apology after it was revealed he had sent anti-Semitic messages to a fellow player more than a decade ago.

Cricket • 18 Nov 21

Marcus Rashford and Raheem Sterling have changed the perception of black footballers according to Ian Wright

Rashford and Sterling are making real changes - Wright

Ian Wright believes Marcus Rashford and Raheem Sterling have changed the perception of black footballers but feels genuine progress in the battle against racial discrimination is only possible "when white people get involved".

Soccer • 10 Oct 21

Raheem Sterling opened the scoring in a 4-0 rout of Hungary

Hungary sanctioned by FIFA over racists chants

Hungary have been ordered to play two home FIFA competition matches behind closed doors, one suspended for two years, over racist behaviour by fans at the World Cup qualifier against England earlier this month.

Soccer • 21 Sep 21

Ferdinand reveals impact of online racist abuse

Rio Ferdinand has revealed how members of his family would "disintegrate" at seeing online abuse aimed at the former England and Manchester United defender.

Soccer • 09 Sep 21

Kyogo Furuhashi has been a big hit at Celtic

Rangers investigating alleged racist abuse of Furuhashi

Rangers have launched an investigation after a social media video showed fans allegedly chanting a racist song about Celtic's Japanese forward Kyogo Furuhashi.

Soccer • 22 Aug 21

Five arrested in connection with online racist abuse

The UK Football Policing Unit (UKFPU) provided an update on its investigation on Thursday following abusive posts targeting Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka in the wake of England's defeat on penalties to Italy in the Euro 2020 final on Sunday.

Soccer • 15 Jul 21