The spike in football hate crime requires a hard-line judicial approach similar to the one adopted by the courts after the 2011 London riots.
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Lazio fined after fans racially abuse Balotelli
Lazio have been fined 20,000 euros (£17,000) after their supporters aimed racist abuse at Mario Balotelli during Sunday’s 2-1 win at Brescia.
Rangers allege Alfredo Morelos was racially abused by Celtic supporters
Rangers claim Alfredo Morelos was subjected to racist abuse by Celtic fans in Sunday’s Old Firm clash at Parkhead.
Fans arrested at Peterborough-Doncaster match over alleged racism
Peterborough have confirmed two arrests were made for alleged racist behaviour in the away end during the match against Doncaster at the Weston Homes Stadium.
Palace boss Hodgson calls for government help to combat racism through education
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson believes education is the way to prevent racism at football matches.
Tottenham ban supporter who threw a cup at Kepa
Tottenham have banned a supporter who was identified for throwing a cup at Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga in Sunday’s ill-tempered Premier League clash.
Tottenham investigation into Rudiger alleged racist abuse ‘inconclusive’ so far
Tottenham’s investigation into the apparent racial abuse of Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has so far proved “inconclusive”, but a Blues fan has been arrested for allegedly abusing Son Heung-min.
PFA urges action over racism
Captains should feel “empowered” to walk their teams off the pitch if fans subject players to racist abuse, the chairman of the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) said.
Tottenham investigation into Rudiger alleged racist abuse ‘inconclusive’ so far
Tottenham’s investigation into the apparent racial abuse of Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has so far proved “inconclusive”, but a Blues fan has been arrested for allegedly abusing Son Heung-min.
Mourinho says both football and society ‘needs help’ in fight against racism
Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho says “society needs help” to drive out racism in the wake of the alleged abuse directed at Chelsea’s Antonio Rudiger on Sunday.
Clubs should have counsellors on the bench in wake of Rudiger abuse says expert
Football should have trained individuals on the bench to help players cope with the post-traumatic stress of suffering racist abuse, according to a leading sports psychologist.
Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen condemns ‘idiots’ after alleged racist abuse
Jan Vertonghen says Tottenham do not identify with the “idiots” who allegedly chanted racist abuse at Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger.
Onuora calls for government intervention on racism within football
Iffy Onuora has urged the government to take the lead in tackling racism within football.
Lampard would back his players if they walk off over racism
Frank Lampard has promised to back his Chelsea players if they ever ask to walk off the pitch amid any future racist abuse.
Rudiger calls for swift punishment over alleged racist abuse
Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has called for anyone found to have subjected him to racist abuse to be swiftly punished – and for the fight against discrimination not to be “forgotten again in a couple of days”.
PFA calls for government inquiry into racism after alleged Rudiger abuse
The Professional Footballers’ Association has called for a government inquiry into racism within football following allegations of racist abuse towards Chelsea’s Antonio Rudiger in Sunday’s win at Tottenham.
Lampard supports his players as Rudiger reports racist abuse at Tottenham
Frank Lampard insists he would be “100 per cent behind” his Chelsea players if they wanted to walk off the pitch amid any future racism storm.
Neville calls for players to walk off after racist abuse
Gary Neville has reiterated the call for direct action against racism by players walking off the pitch – and admitted he was “ashamed” not to have done so in support of former team-mate Ashley Cole.
Millwall vow to identify supporter after racial abuse allegations
Millwall have vowed to co-operate fully with an investigation into alleged racial abuse following their defeat to Barnsley at the New Den.
Serie A chief executive apologises for ‘inappropriate’ monkey artwork
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 to be presented early next year.