The Executive Committee of DFL Deutsche Fussball Liga has unanimously spoken out in favour of adopting the Working Definition of Antisemitism used by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA). A proposal to that effect will be put to a vote at the next ordinary DFL Members Assembly in March. There …
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The DFB Commission for Social Responsibility has adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism. The IHRA definition is as follows: “Antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or …
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English football on Thursday, February 11 had written an open letter to Jack Dorsey, the CEO of Twitter, and Mark Zuckerberg, the founder, chairman and CEO of Facebook. Dear Jack and Mark, Recent weeks have seen the levels of vicious, offensive abuse from users of your services aimed at footballers …
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The Premier League has launched its No Room For Racism Action Plan, outlining a series of commitments aimed at creating greater access to opportunities and career progression for Black, Asian and other minority ethnic groups in football, and actions to eradicate racial prejudice. The commitments build on the existing action …
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In sport, 2020 was a year of cancellations, empty stadia and difficult training conditions for athletes, while right wing groups exploited the situation caused by the pandemic. Amidst all of this, Germany internationals Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka and the then third-tier side Preußen Münster took a clear stance in …
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In partnership with Show Racism the Red Card (SRtRC), the antiracism educational charity of the Football Association of Wales (FAW), the FAW recently released a poignant video emphasising the importance of challenging racial prejudice. Released on SRtRC’s day of action, the campaign video features FAW Trust ambassador and girls’ football …
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An Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector has been appointed to conduct a disciplinary investigation into events that led to the match being abandoned. Following an incident at Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Istanbul Basaksehir FK, UEFA has – after discussion with both clubs – decided on …
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As part of the Premier League’s No Room For Racism initiative, education resources have been launched for primary schools, aimed at encouraging discussion about diversity and tackling discrimination. This half-term, families are being encouraged to have that same discussion by taking part in the Premier League Primary Stars No Room For Racism poster challenge. …
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The Premier League today launches the next phase of its No Room For Racism initiative, sending a strong message that the League and its clubs will not tolerate racist behaviour anywhere. Fans are being urged to challenge and report racism wherever it takes place, encouraging behavioural change in football and wider …
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“I don’t want to be just known as a great soccer player. I want to be known as a great human being, as a great person.” USA and Juventus FC midfielder Weston McKennie shares the importance of building a legacy beyond the pitch.
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