Racism In Football News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Bournemouth's Semenyo calls for jail-time as potential punishment for racism
New Delhi, Aug 23: AFC Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo has called for harsher actions against anyone who is charged with racial abuse, citing that what is currently being done is not enough.
'It's unacceptable in every football stadium, let alone at Anfield': Slot on Semenyo racist abuse
Liverpool, Aug 16: Liverpool manager Arne Slot said that there is no room for racism in football and the abuse faced by Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo at Anfield was "unacceptable".
Spurs condemn racist abuse of Mathys Tel after Super Cup defeat
London, Aug 14: Tottenham Hotspur have strongly condemned the racial abuse directed at forward Mathys Tel following their defeat to Paris St-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup, calling the abusers "nothing but cowards".
Taking the knee is not enough: England coach Wiegman demand deeper action on racism
New Delhi, July 22: England head coach Sarina Wiegman believes taking a knee, a tradition to show support for the black lives matter campaign, is simply not enough of a stand against racism after defender Jess Carter was subjected to racist online abuse.
Four fans convicted over hate crime against Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr
Madrid, June 16: The Provincial Court of Madrid issued a guilty verdict against the four fans who, in 2023, hung a black inflatable doll, dressed in the shirt of Real Madrid player Vinicius Jr, from a bridge, simulating his hanging, here on Monday.
Fulham open investigation over racist and homophobic comments against defender Calvin Bassey
London, March 3: Fulham FC have opened investigations, alongside relevant authorities, after defender Calvin Bassey received racist and homophobic abuse on social media following their win over Manchester United on Sunday. The Nigerian defender had scored the opening goal during the FA Cup tie against Manchester United at Old Trafford and suffered the alleged abuse after the game.
Barcelona star Alejandro Balde reports racial abuse during Getafe draw
Madrid, Jan 19: FC Barcelona star Alejandro Balde revealed he suffered racist abuse from Getafe fans during the 1-1 draw on Saturday at the Coliseum and told the referee about it at half-time.