Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy believes football’s profile is a strong weapon in the fight against racism.
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Troy Deeney thanks Premier League for providing Black Lives Matter platform
Watford captain Troy Deeney has thanked the Premier League for giving the Black Lives Matter campaign such a high profile platform.
Premier League launches reporting system for victims of online abuse
The Premier League is increasing the pressure on social media companies to tackle the racist abuse of its players, managers and coaches online with the launch of a new reporting system.
Banner organisers won’t undermine Burnley’s ‘fantastic’ community work – Dyche
Sean Dyche is keen to ensure the actions of a minority do not overshadow the work done by Burnley in the community after a banner bearing the slogan ‘White Lives Matter’ was flown over the Etihad Stadium during their match against Manchester City.
Burnley chairman Mike Garlick promises to ‘root out racists’ behind ‘deplorable’ banner
The chairman of Burnley has vowed to “root out the racists” behind the ‘White Lives Matter’ banner flown over the Etihad Stadium on Monday night.
Burnley chairman Mike Garlick promises to ‘root out racists’ behind ‘deplorable’ banner
The chairman of Burnley has vowed to “root out the racists” behind the ‘White Lives Matter’ banner flown over the Etihad Stadium on Monday night.
Burnley fans ’embarrassed’ by plane banner raise money for black community
Burnley fans have created a fundraiser for a charity which supports the black community in response to the “white lives matter” banner which flew over the club’s game on Monday night.
Banner stunt will be catalyst for more BLM conversations, says PFA’s Iffy Onuora
Professional Footballers’ Association equalities officer Iffy Onuora hopes the offensive banner flown over the Etihad Stadium on Monday night will act as a catalyst for further conversations about the Black Lives Matter movement.
Burnley condemn those responsible for ‘White lives matter’ fly-past at Man City
Burnley have forcefully condemned a ‘White Lives Matter’ stunt carried out during the team’s game at Manchester City, describing the fly-past of a banner bearing the slogan as “offensive” and at odds with the club’s values.
Ian Wright shares ‘terrifying’ racist abuse he received on social media
Former England and Arsenal striker Ian Wright says he is racially abused on social media on a daily basis.
Paul Elliott urges clubs to adopt equality in football leadership code
Paul Elliott is urging clubs and governing bodies to “step up” and increase the level of ethnic minority representation at the top of their organisations.
UEFA sees October 5 as the day the transfer window should close
UEFA has advised that the 2020 summer transfer window should close no later than October 5.
Sports minister suggests targets may be used to diversify governing bodies
Sports minister Nigel Huddleston has indicated a review of the sports governance code is likely to see targets introduced for a minimum number of people from black and other minority groups to serve in leadership roles.
Raheem Sterling among England players in video campaign calling for change
England players Raheem Sterling, Jadon Sancho, Jordan Henderson, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Lucy Bronze are among a host of stars to appear in a video campaign calling for change as a result of the Black Live Matter movement.
Raheem Sterling says black people ‘tired’ and calls for action against racism
Manchester City and England forward Raheem Sterling says “now is the time to act” against racism.
Kilmarnock boss Alex Dyer hoping to inspire other black coaches
Alex Dyer hopes he can inspire other black coaches to persist with their managerial ambitions after being given a long-term opportunity at Kilmarnock.
It is crucial people from BAME background get opportunities – Gareth Southgate
England manager Gareth Southgate says people from black, Asian and ethnic minorities have to be able to believe they can get opportunities in the game.
Gareth Southgate suggests England would walk off if subjected to racism again
England boss Gareth Southgate has hinted his side would walk off the pitch if they were subject to racist abuse again, saying fans should not get two or three free hits.
Anti-racism protests could change society, says Gareth Southgate
England manager Gareth Southgate believes the recent anti-racism protests around the world will “change society”.
Raheem Sterling: Football must change lack of black people in positions of power
Raheem Sterling has called for English football to seize the moment and finally address its lack of black representation in positions of power.