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UEFA brushes off Dutch racial claims
KRAKOW, Poland ● The Polish city in which England is based for the finals of Euro 2012 was at the centre of a growing race row today with the Holland captain, Mark van Bommel, warning UEFA that...
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Croatia facing heavy penalty over racist chanting
WARSAW, Poland ● Croatia are facing a possible stiff penalty after UEFA said on Saturday it was taking action over racist chanting against Italy’s Mario Balotelli, with tough sanctions already...
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Rio Ferdinand & Vincent Kompany criticise Uefa
Bendtner showing his underpants was fined higher by Uefa than fans’ racism towards Mario Balotelli WARSAW, Poland ● The BBC reports that Rio Ferdinand and Vincent Kompany have criticised Uefa after...
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Rio Ferdinand charged with improper conduct by FA
LONDON, England ● Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand was charged by the Football Association on Monday with improper conduct for comments about Chelsea rival Ashley Cole in a twist to the...
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Lazio faces UEFA action over fans’ racist abuse
Aaron Lennon was one of the players abused by Lazio fans LAZIO, Italy ● Lazio is facing disciplinary action for racist behavior by its fans in a Europa League at Tottenham after UEFA opened a case...
View ArticleFerdinand’s “Kick it Out” protest angers Ferguson
MANCHESTER, England ● Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson accused Rio Ferdinand of embarrassing him on Saturday after his defender failed to wear a t-shirt in support of an anti-racism campaign. On...
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Where is Luis Suarez’s loyalty?
Was this Luis Suarez waving good-bye to the Liverpool fans? There is so much to talk about here. First of all, has Suarez really been harassed by paparazzi during his time in England? Ask yourself this...
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Gold Cup kicks off with social responsibility awareness initiative
LOS ANGELES, Cal. ● CONCACAF launched its Embrace Diversity™ campaign prior to the Gold Cup’s first game at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. CONCACAF President and Chairman of FIFA’s Anti-Racism and...
View ArticleAnelka asks FA to drop racism charges
LONDON, England ● West Bromwich Albion forward Nicolas Anelka called on England’s Football Association to drop his racism charge after a French Jewish leader insisted a goal-celebration gesture was...
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Espanyol in trouble for monkey chants, Pique abuse
BARCELONA, Spain ● Spain’s professional football league (LFP) has denounced Espanyol after their fans directed monkey chants at Brazil pair Neymar and Dani Alves and insulted Spain defender Gerard...
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