Racism In Sport
latest news & developments
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.