UEFA must show “zero tolerance” to the racist abuse which marred England’s Euro 2020 qualifier against Bulgaria in Sofia, Football Association chairman Greg Clarke has said.
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FA ask UEFA to investigate racist chants in Bulgaria ‘as a matter of urgency’
UEFA has been urged to investigate the racist chanting during England’s Euro 2020 qualifier against Bulgaria as “a matter of urgency”.
Bernardo Silva given more time to respond to FA charge over Mendy tweet
Bernardo Silva has been given more time to respond to a Football Association misconduct charge related to a tweet he sent about Manchester City team-mate Benjamin Mendy.
FA seeks Manchester City observations over Silva tweet
The Football Association has asked Manchester City for their observations regarding Bernardo Silva’s controversial tweet directed at team-mate Benjamin Mendy.
Kick It Out: Hateful behaviour figures are a ‘serious concern’
Kick It Out says a rise in hateful behaviour at football matches and in wider society is “undeniable” following the publication of new Home Office figures.
Kick It Out furious as Cagliari avoid punishment over Lukaku abuse
Kick It Out say it is “a cowardly decision” for the Italian Football Federation not to punish Cagliari after supporters allegedly aimed racist abuse at Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku.
Kick It Out name Sanjay Bhandari as new chair
Sanjay Bhandari has been appointed the new chair of Kick It Out.
Twitter claims it has taken action on more than 700 examples of ‘hateful conduct’
Twitter says it has taken action on more than 700 examples of “hateful conduct” in the past two weeks following several cases of racist abuse involving Premier League footballers.
Aluko: Premier League games should be behind closed doors as racism punishment
Eni Aluko has called for Premier League matches to be played behind closed doors as punishment for racist incidents.
Manchester United ‘disgusted’ as Paul Pogba is racially abused online
Manchester United have condemned racial abuse which was aimed at midfielder Paul Pogba on social media after his missed penalty in the 1-1 draw at Wolves on Monday night.
Reading support Yakou Meite after racist abuse
Reading have backed Yakou Meite after the striker called out racist abuse he received on social media following the 3-0 win over Cardiff.
Twitter responds to criticism after Tammy Abraham suffers online racial abuse
Twitter remain “deeply committed to improving the health of the conversation” on the social media platform following criticism from Kick It Out after Chelsea forward Tammy Abraham was the victim of online racial abuse.
Andalusian Football Association opens investigation into QPR abuse claims
The Andalusian Football Association (RFAF) has opened an investigation into the allegations of racist abuse directed towards QPR’s under-18 players during a friendly match in Spain.
Kick It Out issues ‘call to action’ after online abuse of Tammy Abraham
Kick It Out issued a “call to action” to social media companies after Chelsea forward Tammy Abraham was the victim of online racial abuse.
FIFA pledges to act if QPR lodge complaint over alleged racist abuse
FIFA will investigate any allegations of racist abuse directed towards QPR’s under-18 players should a complaint be lodged, the world governing body has confirmed.
QPR want action after U18 team walk off pitch over alleged racist abuse in Spain
QPR have called for action to be taken “at every level of our game” after the club’s under-18 side walked off the pitch during a friendly in Spain following alleged racist abuse by opposition players.
Kick It Out demands ‘strong sanctions and education’ after racial abuse claims
Kick It Out has called on the Football Association and clubs to take action against the “disgraceful” incidents of abuse which marred the opening weekend of the season.
Les Ferdinand calls for more black leaders in football as FA reviews racism bans
The Football Association has confirmed it is reviewing its minimum ban for cases involving discrimination but former England striker Les Ferdinand believes racism in the game will not be tackled without more diversity in leadership positions.
Kick It Out warns that ‘horrendous’ racism is rife in ‘lawless’ grassroots game
Troy Townsend believes Kick It Out’s latest report on the amount of racism and other types of discriminatory abuse in football is only the tip of the iceberg, particularly at the grassroots level.
Kick It Out commissions play about black football pioneer Laurie Cunningham
Football’s anti-racism charity Kick It Out has commissioned a new play about the life of Laurie Cunningham, the former West Brom, Real Madrid and England winger who inspired a generation of black players.