Homophobic and racist abuse mar Brighton game Three fans were ejected from the Amex Stadium for "unacceptable abuse" during Brighton's home draw against Chelsea on New Year's Day, the south-coast club have … Soccer • 02 Jan 20
PFA calls for UK government to take lead on racism The Professional Footballers' Association's equalities coach Iffy Onuora has urged the UK government to take the lead in tackling racism within football. Soccer • 23 Dec 19
Serie A chief issues apology over anti-racism campaign Serie A chief executive Luigi De Siervo has apologised for the "inappropriate" artwork featuring monkeys to illustrate its anti-racism campaign, with a new concept set … Soccer • 17 Dec 19
Serie A launches anti-racism campaign with ape artwork 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. Soccer • 16 Dec 19
Italian paper compares headline criticism to 'lynching' Italian sports daily Corriere dello Sport has described the backlash over its controversial "Black Friday" headline as a "lynching". Soccer • 06 Dec 19
Lukaku and Smalling slam 'dumbest of headlines' Chris Smalling and Romelu Lukaku have criticised Corriere dello Sport's 'Black Friday' headline, with the on-loan Roma defender labelling it "wrong and highly insensitive". Soccer • 05 Dec 19
Brescia claim 'misunderstanding' in Balotelli race slur Brescia president Massimo Cellino was joking and his remarks were misunderstood when he said striker Mario Balotelli's problem was that he was black, and he … Soccer • 25 Nov 19
Manchester United ban fan over alleged racist abuse Manchester United have identified and banned a supporter over alleged racist abuse during Sunday's Premier League game against Liverpool. Soccer • 22 Oct 19
Two arrested over racism following abandoned FA Cup tie Two men have been arrested over alleged racist abuse of players at the FA Cup qualifier clash between Haringey Borough and Yeovil Town on Saturday. Soccer • 21 Oct 19
Bulgarian boss Balakov quits along with BFU executives Bulgaria national coach Krasimir Balakov and the Bulgarian Football Union's entire executive committee have resigned in the wake of racist behaviour by supporters in the … Soccer • 18 Oct 19
Bulgarian police arrest six men over racist abuse Six men have been detained by Bulgarian police in relation to the racist abuse of England players on Monday night. Soccer • 16 Oct 19
Infantino wants 'stronger' measures to tackle racism FIFA president Gianni Infantino has demanded "new, stronger and more effective ways to eradicate racism in football" in the wake of the abuse suffered by … Soccer • 16 Oct 19
Southgate slams 'unacceptable' racism in qualifier win Gareth Southgate credited England's players after they came through an "unacceptable situation" in Bulgaria having "raised the awareness of everyone" to racism. Soccer • 14 Oct 19
Bulgaria unhappy with England's racism stance Comments made by England players such as Tammy Abraham about walking off the pitch in the face of racist abuse have been described as "derogatory" … Soccer • 10 Oct 19
Beardsley suspended for 32 weeks over racist remarks Former England and Newcastle forward Peter Beardsley has been suspended from all football-related activity for 32 weeks after being found guilty of making comments that … Soccer • 19 Sep 19
French sports minister wants action to fight homophobia The head of the French Football Federation and the country's sports minister have promised to work together in attempts to stop homophobia in the country's … Soccer • 11 Sep 19
Neville calls for social media boycott over racism Phil Neville is calling on the "football community" to boycott social media platforms until they do more to tackle abuse directed at players while Twitter … Soccer • 20 Aug 19
Rose 'lost for words' at Montenegro's racism punishment Danny Rose says he is shocked by the leniency of the punishment doled out to Montenegro after a number of their supporters racially abused England … Soccer • 27 Apr 19
PFA launches social media boycott in response to racism Top Premier League footballers are set to boycott social media tomorrow in response to racist abuse they've received online. Soccer • 18 Apr 19
Action wanted as Young racially abused on social media Ashley Young has become the latest footballer to be subjected to racist abuse on social media following Manchester United's Champions League exit at Barcelona. Soccer • 17 Apr 19
'To win would hurt them more' - Sterling on walking off Raheem Sterling said "I'm black and I'm proud" as he rejected calls for players who receive racial abuse to walk off the pitch. Soccer • 08 Apr 19
Football authorities 'failing players' over racism Danny Rose's admission that he cannot wait for his football career to be over is a "shocking indictment" of how racism is being handled, according … Soccer • 05 Apr 19
UEFA crackdown on racism in the stands continues Racist incidents in grounds are on the rise all around Europe, which has led to UEFA handing out fines and stadium closures. Soccer • 01 Apr 19
Kane: I don't want any of my friends going through that England captain Harry Kane has condemned the racial abuse of his England team-mates in Montenegro as Raheem Sterling admits the possibility of being racially abused … Soccer • 27 Mar 19
Sterling demands 'real punishment' for racist abuse Raheem Sterling has called for Montenegro to be hit with a stadium ban after England players were subjected to racist abuse on Monday night. Soccer • 26 Mar 19
