MLS NEXT is deeply concerned and upset by the recent incidents of on-field abuse of players during several games at the GA Cup this week. This behavior is entirely unacceptable, violates the rules of the competition, and our collective effort to ensure a respectful and inclusive environment for all. Following …
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Following three allegations of discriminatory language used during two recent GA Cup matches, MLS NEXT immediately investigated and then issued suspensions in accordance with the MLS NEXT Disciplinary Code to the offending individuals for violating the MLS NEXT Safety & Wellbeing Policy. In addition, MLS NEXT immediately made resources available …
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FIFA continues to ramp up its fight to rid football of racism as its No Discrimination campaign partner, United Nations Human Rights, marks the International Day for the Elimination of Racism on March 21. No Discrimination is an awareness, action and education campaign that aims to rid the football world …
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UEFA marks the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination by showcasing the power of the beautiful game to unite people. On Thursday, March 21, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, UEFA and the European Club Association (ECA) collaborate in a joint webinar series focused on …
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For the third consecutive year and on the occasion of the celebration of the World Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on March 21, LALIGA has created the concept #1voiceVSRACISM to make visible and raise awareness in society about the importance of eradicating racism in all areas. As reflected …
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“Never again is now!”: Under this slogan, German professional football is commemorating the victims of National Socialism on and around January 27, the date of liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp. This is the 20th year in which the DFL and the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 clubs have been involved …
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Kerala Blasters has reported a racist on-field incidence at the opening ISL-10 game to the league organisers, FSDL. The club statement states Kerala Blasters wish to express our deep disappointment and concern with a regrettable incident that occurred during our opening match against Bengaluru FC. It has come to our …
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Last week, the UEFA Foundation for Children hosted a ground-breaking conference, “TACKLE Racism in Grassroots Football”, with the objective of combating racism, discrimination, and intolerance within the sport. Embracing a three-year journey supported by the EU Erasmus+ programme, the UEFA Foundation for Children warmly welcomed the TACKLE conference at UEFA …
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CONCACAF strongly condemns the discriminatory chanting by some fans during the CNL Semifinal match between Mexico and the United States. Chants heard during the game led to the activation of the anti-discrimination protocol by the match officials. Additionally, security staff ejected several fans for engaging in unacceptable behavior in the …
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In a meeting held this morning in Madrid, the Brazilian Ambassador to Spain Orlando Leite Ribeiro and LaLiga President Javier Tebas Medrano agreed that there is no place in today’s world for racist acts such as those that occurred on May 21st in Valencia, directed against Brazilian player Vinicius Júnior. …
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