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DFB to take no action against messages of Solidarity with George Floyd!
The German FA’s (DFB) control body will take no action against Achraf Hakimi, Jadon Sancho (both of Borussia Dortmund), Weston McKennie (FC Schalke 04) and Marcus Thuram (Borussia Mönchengladbach) for their symbols of solidarity with the recently deceased American George Floyd, and their anti-racist messages. This line will also be …
Read More »FIFA calls to Stop racism. Stop violence!
FIFA fully understands the depth of sentiment and concerns expressed by many footballers in light of the tragic circumstances of the George Floyd case. FIFA had repeatedly expressed itself to be resolutely against racism and discrimination of any kind and recently strengthened its own disciplinary rules with a view to …
Read More »Why Germany’s DFB control body is reviewing ‘Justice for George’ messages!
There has been worldwide uproar and widespread protests against racism and police brutality after the violent killing of American George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The topic also reached the Bundesliga on the weekend, with players like Weston McKennie (FC Schalke 04), Marcus Thuram (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Jadon Sancho and Achraf Hakimi …
Read More »The Quint: Sunil Chhetri takes on Racism against Northeasterns amid COVID-19!
Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri criticises the racist attacks on Northeasterns amid the global Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Read More »AIFF to look into Mumbai City FC’s allegations of racism against referee!
The All India Football Federation has received a formal complaint from Indian Super League side Mumbai City FC against Saudi Arabian referee Turki Mohammed Al Khudayr for making racist remarks against their player Serge Kevyn Angoue of Gabon in their ISL match against Bengaluru FC held on Sunday, December 15, …
Read More »UEFA and Fare unite to promote diversity and inclusion!
European clubs, national teams and their players have joined forces with UEFA and the Fare network to promote diversity, inclusion and accessibility in football, and back the drive to rid the game of discrimination. Clubs and national teams from throughout Europe have united with UEFA and its social responsibility partner, …
Read More »First as Benfica wear UEFA #EqualGame logo on their shirts!
Portuguese champions Benfica supported the Fare #FootballPeople campaign for diversity, inclusion and accessibility in football this week by wearing UEFA’s #EqualGame logo on their kit at their UEFA Champions League game against Lyon. Portuguese champions Benfica have become the first club ever to wear UEFA’s #EqualGame logo on their official …
Read More »Statement on racism by UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin!
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin underlines the commitment of European football’s governing body to tackle racism. There were times, not long ago, when the football family thought that the scourge of racism was a distant memory. The last couple of years have taught us that such thinking was, at best, complacent. …
Read More »Jamshedpur FC’s Carlos Calvo suspended by AIFF for racism!
In a first in Indian football, Indian Super League franchise Jamshedpur FC midfielder Carlos Calvo has been suspended by the AIFF Disciplinary Committee for three matches and fined INR 300,000 (3 lakhs) for racism. In an ISL-5 match between Jamshedpur FC and Delhi Dynamos, Carlos Calvo racially abused Delhi Dynamos …
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