Tag Archives: Racism

LaLiga has filed the corresponding charges regarding the racist insults directed against footballer Vinicius Jr in the match between Real Valladolid and Real Madrid during the last matchday, before the relevant judicial, administrative and sporting bodies. A criminal charge for hate crimes has been filed with the Valladolid Magistrates’ Courts, …

In view of the post by Real Madrid player Vinicius Jr on his social media profiles, in which he alludes to the lack of action taken by LaLiga in the fight against racism, LaLiga has identified racist insults posted on social media by some individuals in the stands at the …

The FA’s Football Leadership Diversity Code for Season 2021/22 has been released and shows that the Premier League is continuing to meet or exceed its targets to improve representation within the organisation. The Football Leadership Diversity Code (FLDC) was launched in October 2020 to improve policy and tackle underrepresentation across …

Premier League players and clubs highlighted their ongoing commitment to tackling discrimination and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion at matches this weekend. Players took the knee once more ahead of kick-off before all matches to show their unity against all forms of racism as the fixtures were dedicated to the …

The Italian Football Federation (FIGC), in cooperation with the stakeholders in Italian football, has launched the anti-discrimination campaign #unitidaglistessicolori (‘United by the same colours’). Physical characteristics of ethnicity such as skin colour all have the same roots in the three primary colours (cyan, magenta and yellow) and black (the combination …

Court No.2 of First Instance of Cornellá de Llobregat has transferred preliminary proceedings to the Public Prosecutor’s Office and LaLiga (as the accusing party) so that they can request the opening of a trial against those allegedly guilty of hurling racist insults at Athletic Club player, Iñaki Williams. LaLiga, who …

Gianni Infantino has told a seminar in Brazil that football must stand united against racism, discrimination and violence, and warned that no continent is immune from these scourges. The FIFA President also detailed measures that will be taken by FIFA to protect players from hate speech posted on social media. …

Ahead of the new season, Premier League club captains have reaffirmed their commitment to fighting racism and all forms of discrimination. The players have decided to use specific moments during the upcoming campaign to take the knee, to amplify the message that racism has no place in football or society. …

All Premier League matches taking place between October 16-24 will be dedicated to No Room For Racism, as the League and our clubs continue to urge fans to challenge and report discriminatory behaviour wherever they see it. We have released a video to reinforce the message that there is no …

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has imposed a ban and a substantial fine on the Hungarian Football Federation (MLSZ) in relation to the racist behaviour of numerous supporters during the 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar qualifying match between Hungary and England on September 2, 2021. After analysing and taking into …