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Raheem Sterling celebrates his goal against Montenegro earlier this year, where a number of English players were the subject of racial abuse. (Getty Images)

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

​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.

Caster Semenya (C)is in Switzerland this week to appeal new testosterone regulations that the IAAF attempted to put in place in April last year. (Getty)

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.

Medalist Simone Biles in action. Athlete A’s take on the USA Gymnastics scandal asks: what goes into making an institution that sacrifices its young?

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.

‘Fans involved in racist chanting should be hit very hard and must be removed from the stadium

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.

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

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.

The Eagles skipper paid a ransom of 10-million naira

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 have filed a complaint over “inappropriate language”

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.

Chelsea’s chief executive Ron Gourlay has said that there is no question of Chelsea sacking the team’s captain John Terry.

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.

Former England coach John Terry.

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.

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

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.

Chelsea player John Terry arrives at Westminster Magistrates Court to stand trial for allegedly racially abusing Anton Ferdinand.

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.

Croatian fans amid the smoke from a flare during the match against Spain.

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.

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.

Racism apology too slow in coming, says City manager

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

Fifa’s elections should be transparent

Blatter blathers again

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

Fifa opens bidding on World Cup TV rights

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".

Fifa opens bidding on World Cup TV rights

Sexwale adds his voice to Blatter racism furore

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