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It’s a problem they have – Crystal Palace’s Chris Richards defies online abuse

Crystal Palace defender Chris Richards accepts he will always be an easy target for online abuse – but maintains no matter how the trolls may try to degrade you, they will never define who you are. The 22-year-old American joined the Eagles from ...

04 Oct 2022 at 18:57

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Cricket Scotland chief ‘determined’ to solve racism issues within sport

The interim chief executive of Cricket Scotland has said he is “determined” to solve the issue of racism within the sport in order to make it a “welcoming place for everybody”. Holyrood’s Health, Social Care and Sport Committee took evidence on ...

04 Oct 2022 at 12:48

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Chelsea to take ‘strongest action’ after alleged racism towards Son Heung-min

Chelsea have pledged to take the “strongest action” after an alleged racist incident against Son Heung-min in Sunday’s 2-2 Premier League draw with Tottenham. South Korea forward Son is alleged to have been racially abused by a member of the ...

18 Aug 2022 at 18:05

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EFL wants Government to hold social media companies to account over online abuse

The English Football League will challenge the new Prime Minister to ensure the Government holds social media companies to account over online abuse. Crystal Palace defender Joachim Andersen turned to police after he was bombarded with ...

17 Aug 2022 at 18:37

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Anwar Uddin – complicated language can confuse fans when it comes to diversity

The first British South Asian to captain a league side admits diversity is a complicated subject and worries complex language is causing football fans to “switch off”. Anwar Uddin made history when, in 2007, he led out League Two side ...

18 Aug 2022 at 11:38

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Rio Ferdinand demands more action on racism in wake of Richarlison incident

Rio Ferdinand has called on football’s authorities to do more to combat racism, noting that Richarlison having a banana thrown at him prompted a similar level of “vitriol” to his showboating at Nottingham Forest last month. A banana ...

28 Sept 2022 at 15:37

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DCMS hearing on discrimination in cricket pencilled in for December 13

A new parliamentary committee hearing on discrimination in cricket is set to take place on December 13, the PA news agency understands. Azeem Rafiq, who gave harrowing testimony about the racial abuse and bullying he experienced at ...

29 Sept 2022 at 17:22

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Antonio Conte enjoys time at Tottenham and plays down talk of a Juventus return

Antonio Conte has played down talk linking him with a return to Juventus and insisted he is enjoying life at Tottenham. Massimiliano Allegri’s poor start to the new season with Juventus, where they have lost three of their last ...

29 Sept 2022 at 17:12

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Richarlison racially abused with banana as Brazil beat Tunisia in Paris friendly

Tottenham forward Richarlison had a banana thrown at him as he was racially abused during Brazil’s friendly win over Tunisia in Paris on Tuesday. The incident occurred as the former Everton striker ran towards the corner flag ...

28 Sept 2022 at 00:22

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Wolves fan made ‘monkey gesture’ at Rio Ferdinand during match, court told

Former England defender Rio Ferdinand was subjected to “offensive, racist, unpleasant” abuse including a monkey gesture by a football fan during a Premier League match, a court has heard. Jamie Arnold is accused of causing ...

08 Aug 2022 at 15:47

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Rio Ferdinand unaware of ‘fixated’ fan’s ‘monkey gesture’, court told

Former England defender Rio Ferdinand has told a trial jury he was unaware of being targeted by racist abuse including a monkey gesture by a “fixated” football fan during a Premier League match. Jamie Arnold is accused of ...

08 Aug 2022 at 17:17

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Lianne Sanderson reveals she received abusive messages as new season began

Retired England forward Lianne Sanderson has revealed she received abusive messages following the start of the new Premier League season. Sanderson, who won 50 caps for the Lionesses before turning to punditry, took to ...

08 Aug 2022 at 21:19

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