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Cristiano Ronaldo’s fans have already dismissed his rape accuser, Kathryn Mayorga, even though the police investigation has only just started. (Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)
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CR7: Let’s be intelligent hooligans

The rape accusation levelled at Cristiano Ronaldo has his fervent supporters jumping to his defence, but fans need to take a seat

Rio Ferdinand

Ferdinand emulates brother with shirt snub

QPR defender Anton Ferdinand emulated his brother Rio by refusing to wear a T-shirt in support of equality group Kick It Out’s anti-racism campaign.

Luis Suarez apologised for snubbing Patrice Evras handshake attempt before a game between the two mens respective teams this past weekend. Michael Regan, Getty

Cameron to hold discussions over racism in football

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

Capello steps down as England manager

Fabio Capello has resigned as manager of England following the Football Association’s decision to strip John Terry of the captaincy, the FA confirmed.

Terry continues as Chelsea captain despite racism hearing

Terry continues as Chelsea captain despite racism hearing

John Terry will captain Chelsea against Swansea City on Tuesday, despite facing a hearing on Wednesday into allegations of racism against him.

England captain Terry in ‘battle for his life’

England captain Terry in ‘battle for his life’

The announcement that John Terry will face criminal charges over allegations of racial abuse has been applauded by the British press.

Fifa’s elections should be transparent

Blatter applies foot to mouth with racism row ‘solution’

Sepp Blatter has sparked a wave of anger by saying soccer players involved in racial incidents should settle things with a handshake.

Terry sees through Spurs draw amid taunts

Terry retains England captaincy during race probe

Fabio Capello says England defender John Terry retains his support during a police investigation into alleged racism against Anton Ferdinand.

Terry sees through Spurs draw amid taunts

Police launch probe into John Terry racism claim

Police have begun a formal investigation into claims that England and Chelsea captain John Terry racially abused QPR player Anton Ferdinand.

Benitez hails ‘on-fire’ Torres

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez hailed Fernando Torres as ”on fire” after the Spanish striker hit his second successive Anfield hat-trick to lift his club into fourth spot on the…

Arsenal stay top but United slash lead

Arsenal left it late to stay top of the Premier League as second-placed champions Manchester United closed to within a point on Saturday. The Gunners were seconds away from being…

Ugly win leaves Everton above Liverpool

Everton piled the pressure on Liverpool by grinding out a 1-0 win over Reading that tightens the Toffees’ grip on fourth place in the Premier League. The victory enabled David…

Top English trio start New Year in triumph

It was a case of as you were at the head of the English Premier League as the top three sides all enjoyed a winning start to 2008. Leaders Arsenal remained two points in front…

Gunners go top as Hammers stun United

Arsenal reclaimed first place in the Premier League as Arsene Wenger’s side routed Everton 4-1 to take advantage of Manchester United’s surprise 2-1 defeat at West Ham on…

Hleb injury takes shine off winning run

Arsene Wenger admitted a serious injury to Alexander Hleb had stripped the gloss from Arsenal’s 1-0 victory at West Ham. The Belarussian international was stretchered off mid-way…