Racism In Sports

Erasing racism in football has to come from top: Former England forward Les Ferdinand

Ferdinand says he got so fed up he stopped addressing the issue for a long time simply because "that's all we seem to do, talk about it," with nothing being done.

Italian federation opens investigation into racist insults aimed at Kalidou Koulibaly

Senegal centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly called for life bans for fans who shout racist chants.

Explained: Why were Hungary football fans allowed in despite racism ban?

Hungary had already been ordered by UEFA to play its next two matches in empty stadiums after the racist and homophobic abuse by their supporters marred games in Budapest during the European Championship in June.

'We weren't a team', former South Africa cricketers make damning revelations on racial discrimination in Proteas camp

An independent ombudsman, advocate Dumisa Ntsebeza, has heard testimony from some prominent former players, including Ashwell Prince and Paul Adams.

London Police arrest 11 over racial abuse of England players following Euro 2020 final defeat

Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka were victims of abuse after they missed penalties in the shootout defeat at Wembley on 11 July.

Racist abusers to be banned from football stadiums, says British Prime Minister Boris Johnson

The proposed change to football banning orders follows a deluge of abuse being directed at several black England players after the team's defeat in the Euro 2020 final against Italy on Sunday.

Mural in Marcus Rashford's hometown becomes anti-racism symbol

The mural, which occupies a brick wall not far from where Rashford grew up, has become a symbol of England's fight against the bigotry that has blighted the sport loved by people of all backgrounds.

Euro 2020: Won't apologise for who I am, says Marcus Rashford after copping racist abuse

Marcus Rashford was one of the players who were subject to online abuse on social media with racist remarks following England's loss to Italy in Euro 2020 final.

Pacer Ollie Robinson to take short break from cricket after difficult week, announce Sussex

England cricketer Ollie Robinson—in the eye of a storm after offensive tweets he posted as a teenager emerged recently—will not be a part of the Sussex Sharks squad for the team’s opening two Vitality Blast fixtures against Gloucestershire and Hampshire Hawks

Karun Chandhok wants more awareness against racism in sports after being denied entry into restaurant

Chandhok said he would not dwell on the past but focus on contributing to make the sport more diverse including having more Indians on board.