Bulgarian authorities have identified 15 people and made six arrests so far in relation to the racist abuse of England players on Monday night.
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Four men detained following racist abuse of England players in Bulgaria
Four men have been detained by Bulgarian police in relation to the racist abuse of England players on Monday night.
Henderson reveals England players wanted to make Bulgaria suffer
Jordan Henderson revealed England’s players were driven by the motivation to make Bulgaria supporters “suffer” for the racist abuse they doled out to the Three Lions on Monday night.
Bulgaria FA president urged to quit over racist chanting – report
The prime minister of Bulgaria has called on the country’s football association president to quit after the Euro 2020 qualifier against England on Monday night was marred by racist chanting, according to reports.
Bulgarian racist abuse: What happens next?
Bulgaria are expected to face sanctions from European football’s governing body UEFA over racist chanting during their Euro 2020 qualifier against England on Monday.
UEFA must show zero tolerance to racist abuse – FA chairman Greg Clarke
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.
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”.
England hammer Bulgaria in Euro 2020 qualifier marred by racist abuse
Gareth Southgate’s men stood firm in the face of sickening racism as England thrashed Bulgaria on a night of shame in Sofia.
England’s qualifier in Bulgaria marred by racist abuse
England’s Euro 2020 qualifier against Bulgaria was marred by racist abuse on Monday night.
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.
David James urges England players not to walk off if they suffer racist abuse
David James has urged England not to walk off the pitch in the event of racist abuse in either of their next two Euro 2020 qualifiers.
Abraham and Alexander-Arnold: England players ready to make stand against racism
Tammy Abraham and Trent Alexander-Arnold say England’s players are prepared to defy UEFA’s racism protocols and walk off the pitch if someone is targeted.
Aston Villa ‘disgusted’ by racist chants aimed at players
Aston Villa are “disgusted and appalled” by social media footage which appears to show fans “chanting a racist song” which makes reference to two of their first-team players.
England will have people placed in stadium to monitor for racist abuse in Sofia
England will have people placed around the Stadion Vasil Levski in Sofia during their Euro 2020 qualifier against Bulgaria monitoring for racist abuse against their players.
Leicester condemn online abuse of Hamza Choudhury in wake of Salah challenge
Leicester have said they are “appalled” at racist comments directed towards midfielder Hamza Choudhury on social media on Saturday night.
West Ham ‘disgusted’ by video showing alleged anti-Semitic abuse by fans
West Ham have said they are “disgusted” at a video apparently showing some of their fans singing anti-Semitic chants from a game near the start of last season.
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.
Hartlepool chief promises action after alleged racist abuse of players
Hartlepool chief executive Mark Maguire has condemned alleged racist behaviour witnessed at Victoria Park on Saturday and insists the individuals involved “will be dealt with in the strongest possible manner”.
Conte wants Italy to follow England’s lead in fight against ‘worsening’ racism
Inter Milan manager Antonio Conte believes the issue of racism in Italy is getting worse and wants his country to adopt the same “zero tolerance” approach as in England.
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.