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Tag Archives: Racism

Premier League-wide bans among new measures to tackle discrimination!

The Premier League yesterday announces new enhanced anti-discrimination measures to be implemented in the 2021/22 season as the League and its clubs continue to work together to make it clear any form of discriminatory behaviour is unacceptable in football and wider society. Premier League clubs have agreed to enforce new …

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Joint statement from English football on anti-discrimination!

The FA, Premier League, English Football League, FA Women’s Super League, FA Women’s Championship, PFA, LMA, FSA, PGMOL and Kick it Out will collectively support all players, managers and individuals who wish to take the knee ahead of matches this season. Since last June, many players have chosen to perform this simple …

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UEFA strongly condemns online abuse of England players!

On behalf of the European football community, UEFA strongly condemns the disgusting racist abuse directed at several England players on social media after Sunday’s EURO 2020 final. There is no place in sport or society for any kind of discriminatory behaviour. UEFA stands united behind the players and the English …

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The FA strongly condemns online abuse & racism after England’s EURO 2020 final loss!

England’s The FA has strongly condemned online abuse and racism against the trio of Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bujayo Saka after England’s UEFA EURO 2020 final penalty shootout loss. The FA statement reads: We strongly condemn all forms of discrimination and are appalled by the online racism that has …

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Joint English Football statement on Online Safety Bill!

English football welcomes the announcement of the Online Safety Bill in today’s Queen’s Speech and we are calling for it to be enacted in legislation as soon as possible. Social media companies must be held to account for protecting their users. It is therefore vital that any legislative and regulatory …

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Against racism and hate: TSG Hoffenheim supports social media boycott!

Racism, hatred and intolerance – the tone on so-called social media platforms has massively intensified recently, and it is not uncommon for boundaries to be crossed significantly. Members of TSG 1899 Hoffenheim have also been subjected to nasty abuse or racist insults. “A development that is absolutely unacceptable and intolerable. …

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Premier League calls on fans to show there is No Room For Racism!

This weekend’s Premier League matches will feature No Room For Racism messages as the League and clubs continue to work together to fight racism and make it clear that any form of discrimination is unacceptable in football and wider society. Fans are urged to take action – to challenge and …

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LaLiga investigation finds no racism in Cádiz CF vs FC Valencia case!

LaLiga has informed the clubs involved and the corresponding authorities of the results from the investigations that were carried out in order to resolve what happened between the Cádiz CF and Valencia CF players on the last matchday. Following an analysis of the incident, it has been concluded that no …

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DFB/DFL Anti-discrimination & diversity conference attended by more than 600 people!

This year, the anti-discrimination and diversity conference once again explored a wide range of important, highly sensitive and complex topics – and because of the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s event took place online for the first time ever and was divided into three separate events. The focal points included racism …

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