Racism

Weah, Drogba and other African legends join FIFA’s global panel to combat racism in football

Five African football greats are among 16 former players named to a new FIFA panel channelled towards strengthening the fight against racism in the sport, Afrosport reports. George Weah (Liberia), Didier Drogba (Cote d’Ivoire), Emmanuel Adebayor (Togo), Khalilou Fadiga (Senegal), and Mercy Akide (Nigeria) are all part of the dedicated players’ voice panel. FIFA initially announced plans for the panel during its annual congress in Thailand...

Vinicius Jr.: Real Madrid lodge complaint over racist abuse towards Brazilian star

Vinicius Junior: Four fans arrested for racist abuse towards Real Madrid star

by Samod Bello

24 October 2024

The national police of Spain have arrested four people on the account of spreading racist hate towards Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior in the buildup to the La Liga derby with rivals Atletico Madrid on September 29, Afrosport reports. The derby has a history of being a very high tension match with racist chants being made at Vinicius Junior in the past. The most recent clash...

Athletic club’s Nico Williams vows to fight racism in Spain

by Victor Isikhueme

15 October 2024

Athletic Bilbao forward Nico Williams has pledged to a lifetime fight against racism in Spain following multiple incidents of racist abuse against black players, Afrosport reports. The 22-year-old forward was the recipient of racist abuse during a La Liga match against Atletico Madrid last season, forcing the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) to order a partial closure of Atletico's south stand for two matches. Clubs and players...

Nuno Mendes: PSG condemns social media racist abuse directed at Portuguese defender

by Diamond Kesiena

16 September 2024

French champions Paris Saint-Germain have leapt in support of Nuno Mendes after the Portuguese defender was the recipient of racist and abusive comments on social media following their 3-1 win against Brest at the Parc des Princes on Saturday. The visitors had gotten ahead in the 29th minute through a penalty from Romain Del Castillo after Mendes had brought down Ludovic Ajorque in the danger area....

Cheikh Sarr’s ban questions Spain’s campaign against racism

by Kunle Fayiga

6 April 2024

In a time when there should be more awareness about racism in football, it seems to be going in the wrong direction in Spain. Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jnr. has been at the centre of repeated racist abuse in the past year and it took a toll on him when he broke down in tears in a recent press conference with Brazil national team. When asked...

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Weah, Drogba and other African legends join FIFA’s global panel to combat racism in football

Vinicius Junior: Four fans arrested for racist abuse towards Real Madrid star

Athletic club’s Nico Williams vows to fight racism in Spain

Cheikh Sarr’s ban questions Spain’s campaign against racism

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