racism in football
England Football Fans Try to Start a #BooTheKnee Twitter Trend
Once again, a number of fans jeered and booed as England players took the knee before a game on Sunday.
Burnley Supporter Handed Indefinite Ban For Racial Abuse of Bradford Player
The incident occurred during a pre-season friendly at Valley Parade, and the club have taken a “zero tolerance” policy towards the supporter involved.
Olimpija Ljubljana Manager Keeps Job Despite Calling Player a “Black Idiot”
The club have come to the conclusion that “the coach did not target the player’s race”, apparently
Black Dynamo Kiev Fans Attacked by Other Dynamo Kiev Fans During Chelsea Match
Dynamo Kiev fans appear to attack black fans during Chelsea match.
The Grim Spectre of Racism in Russian Football
Emmanuel Frimpong was sent off and subsequently banned for responding to racist fans in Russia. In three years, the country will host the World Cup.
Living With the Blues: The Incredible Life of Chelsea's Trailblazing Star
Paul Canoville was a talented winger who became Chelsea's first black player, but he faced vicious racism from a section of his own fans. He has since beaten drug addiction and cancer, emerging at the other side with an incredible life story
Pope to Soccer Fans: 'Stop Being Racist'
His Holiness took the start of the World Cup to call for soccer fans around the world to reject the racism that has often defined the sport around the globe.