Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder sees little chance of a long-term social media boycott in football but admits action must be taken over online abuse.
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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.
Forest ban supporter after ‘horrific abuse’ sent to Derby’s Duane Holmes
Nottingham Forest have banned a supporter who aimed “horrific abuse” at Derby midfielder Duane Holmes on social media.
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.
Manchester United fans top list of football-related arrests involving racism
Manchester United supporters have been involved in more football-related arrests where racism was an aggravating factor or a feature than any other club in England in the four seasons up to 2017-18, data from the Home Office shows.
Giggs urges referees to take players off the field if Wales suffer racist abuse
Ryan Giggs says referees must be prepared to take teams off the field should Wales players suffer racial abuse during their Euro 2020 qualifiers with Croatia and Hungary.
Newcastle fan gets five-year ban for racial abuse of Liverpool players
A Newcastle season-ticket holder has been handed a five-year football banning order after being found guilty of racially abusing Liverpool players during an undercover stewarding operation.
Montenegro loses appeal against playing next home match behind closed doors
UEFA has rejected Montenegro’s appeal against playing their next home match behind closed doors after some of their supporters racially abused England players in March.
Sterling keen to speak to authorities over ‘harder punishments’ for racism
Raheem Sterling would be keen to speak to the Football Association and the Premier League over the summer to work out the next steps in the ongoing efforts to combat racism.
Southgate: Walking off pitch not definitive answer to tackling racism
Gareth Southgate has revealed none of his England players have expressed a desire to walk off the pitch to make a “symbolic statement” against racist abuse – and believes doing so would not necessarily cure the problem.
Southgate: Wellbeing of players always top priority amid racism storm
Gareth Southgate has been in contact with England’s players to offer support after they were subjected to racist abuse in Montenegro.
Palace support ‘gobsmacked’ club doctor after racist abuse near ground
Crystal Palace’s club doctor has said he and his family were racially abused by a young child near Selhurst Park ahead of the match against Bournemouth.
Portsmouth respond to ‘abhorrent’ abuse of Toney
Portsmouth have condemned the “abhorrent” racist message sent to Peterborough forward Ivan Toney following Posh’s 3-2 win at Fratton Park on Tuesday night.