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Racism In Sport

Bulgaria fan arrested for racially abusing Sterling
Article
/ 11 September 2019

Bulgaria fan arrested for racially abusing Sterling

Sterling, who has been a campaigner in the fight against racism, was the subject of discriminatory language during the first half of the match

By Agency
​New book revisits cricket and the colony in SA
Article
/ 30 September 2016

​New book revisits cricket and the colony in SA

Cricket’s African history is painstakingly researched, but the prose could use more power and vivacity.

By Luke Alfred
Too big, too strong, too powerful, too black for weepy, waifish Sharp and Jozwik
Analysis
/ 25 August 2016

Too big, too strong, too powerful, too black for weepy, waifish Sharp and Jozwik

Caster Semenya’s moment of triumph illustrates very clearly what the problem really is — she isn’t white.

By Kiri Rupiah
Italian gymnast Ferlito ‘so so sorry’ for racist remark
Article
/ 10 October 2013

Italian gymnast Ferlito ‘so so sorry’ for racist remark

Gymnast Carlotta Ferlito has publicly apologised after making a racially charged comment about US rival Simone Biles.

By Sapa Ap
Fifa push race and reform at annual congress
Article
/ 28 May 2013

Fifa push race and reform at annual congress

Fifa’s executive committee has met in a prelude to an annual congress that’s considered a landmark moment for Fifa to complete its reform process.

By Gerald Imray
Italy pledges ‘more incisive’ action against soccer racists
Article
/ 7 January 2013

Italy pledges ‘more incisive’ action against soccer racists

Italy’s interior minister Anna Maria Cancellieri called for "more incisive" action to be taken to end the abuse of non-white players by racist fans.

By Sapa Afp
Police drop Clattenburg ‘racism’ complaint
Article
/ 14 November 2012

Police drop Clattenburg ‘racism’ complaint

British police have said they have no plans to continue inquiries into a complaint regarding alleged racist comments by referee Mark Clattenburg.

By Julian Guyer
Man arrested for racist behaviour at Chelsea-Man Utd match
Article
/ 6 November 2012

Man arrested for racist behaviour at Chelsea-Man Utd match

Police investigating an alleged racist gesture by a Chelsea supporter towards a black Manchester United player have arrested someone for the incident.

By Afp Author
Chelsea rage at referee’s ‘inappropriate language’
Article
/ 29 October 2012

Chelsea rage at referee’s ‘inappropriate language’

Chelsea have filed a complaint over "inappropriate language", allegedly used by referee Mark Clattenburg during their 3-2 loss to Manchester United.

By Sapa Afp
John Terry banned for four matches for racial abuse
Article
/ 28 September 2012

John Terry banned for four matches for racial abuse

From the heights of captaining England and Chelsea, John Terry’s football career faces being forever marred by being found guilty of racial abuse.

By Rob Harris
Racism saga not over for Terry
Article
/ 16 July 2012

Racism saga not over for Terry

FA chiefs have been urged to follow the example set by the Luis Suarez case and take action against John Terry for using racially offensive language.

By Sapa Afp
Terry cleared of racially abusing player
Article
/ 13 July 2012

Terry cleared of racially abusing player

Chelsea captain John Terry has been cleared of racially abusing an opponent during a Premier League match last year.

By Sapa Ap
Cole stands up for Terry in racism trial
Article
/ 11 July 2012

Cole stands up for Terry in racism trial

Chelsea defender Ashley Cole has defended captain John Terry against accusations of racism on the second day of his teammate’s trial.

By Rob Harris
Logo no-go worse than racism?
Article
/ 21 June 2012

Logo no-go worse than racism?

Uefa has risked the anger of anti-racism groups by fining Croatia less for monkey chants aimed at Mario Balotelli.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 17 February 2012

Balotelli, Toure racially abused, claim City

Manchester City have claimed Mario Balotelli and Yaya Toure were racially abused by fans during their Europa League clash against Porto.

By Staff Reporter
Cameron to hold discussions over racism in football
Article
/ 13 February 2012

Cameron to hold discussions over racism in football

Reports suggest Cameron will hold talks with stakeholders over recent racism incidents in English football.

By Julian Guyer
No image available
Article
/ 13 January 2012

Racism apology too slow in coming, says City manager

Robert Mancini questions Liverpool’s stance on the Luis Suarez issue.

By Daniel Taylor
Blatter blathers again
Article
/ 23 November 2011

Blatter blathers again

Sepp Blatter must wake up and smell the racism in football says <b>Nickolaus Bauer</b>.

By Nickolaus Bauer
Sepp Blatter shuts the door on racism row
Article
/ 23 November 2011

Sepp Blatter shuts the door on racism row

Fifa’s Sepp Blatter reckons he has apologised enough for his recent comments on racism that triggered a furore and considers the matter "closed".

By Staff Reporter
Sexwale adds his voice to Blatter racism furore
Article
/ 18 November 2011

Sexwale adds his voice to Blatter racism furore

Tokyo Sexwale says Fifa president Sepp Blatter’s comments on racism in the game are unfortunate.

By Staff Reporter
More scorn poured over Blatter’s racism faux pas
Article
/ 17 November 2011

More scorn poured over Blatter’s racism faux pas

Britain’s sports minister has led calls for Fifa president Sepp Blatter to resign after playing down the extent of racism in the sport.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 8 August 2011

Mbalula slams racial rugby brawl

An alleged racial incident between two rugby teams should not be allowed to damage the image of rugby in South Africa, says Fikile Mbalula.

By Wesley Botton
No image available
Article
/ 23 June 2011

Second racist taunt in Russia angers Roberto Carlos

A second incident of racism against Roberto Carlos, where a banana was thrown at him during a league match in Russia, is being investigated.

By Staff Reporter

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