An allegation that former England Women coach Mark Sampson used racist language in a team meeting at Stevenage has been found not proven, with an independent commission concluding: “Some of those giving evidence have lied.
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Mark Sampson’s FA charge of using racist language found ‘not proven’
A charge that former England Women coach Mark Sampson used racist language during a club meeting at Stevenage has been found not proven.
Mansfield defender Mal Benning racially abused on social media
Mansfield defender Mal Benning has been subjected to racist abuse on social media.
PFA calls for tougher sentences for football fans found guilty of racism
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.
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.