These figures come as no shock to Umar Ali, a player for Bradford-based semi-professional side Route One Rovers. During Ramadan last year, he was subjected to racist abuse from a group of opposing supporters while preparing to enter the match as a substitute. “It was the first match we had played while fasting,” he explained. […]
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New figures from Kick It Out indicate that hostile chants targeting immigrants have become increasingly common at football fixtures across England. The anti-discrimination organisation received 39 complaints about anti-immigrant chanting last season, exceeding the combined total from the two preceding campaigns. Kick It Out said slogans including “stop the boats” and “send them back” had […]
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Fifa has revealed a proposal to offer private investors stakes in the commercial rights to its competitions, including the World Cup. The contentious initiative immediately drew criticism from Uefa and several prominent European clubs. In a sharply worded response, Uefa accused Fifa of “putting football’s soul up for sale” and is reportedly assessing possible legal […]
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Andrea Pirlo has announced that he is no longer under consideration for the Italy coaching position after several days of criticism concerning his association with a Russian gambling firm. Although the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) had not officially confirmed him as the next national coach, his appointment had been widely regarded as nearly certain. However, […]
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Accessible for the next 29 days The League Cup group phase has concluded, confirming the knockout fixtures after a series of dramatic moments. Charlotte Cohen is accompanied by former Dundee and Ross County boss Tony Docherty and Arbroath midfielder Ryan Flynn as they assess Dunfermline’s strong development under Neil Lennon, St Johnstone’s surprising elimination following […]
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Japanese Football Icon ‘King Kazu’ Miura, 59, Nets First Competitive Goal in Four Years Japanese football legend Kazuyoshi Miura registered his first competitive goal in almost four years on Saturday, scoring at the age of 59 as Fukushima United defeated Iwaki Furukawa 7-0 to progress in the Emperor’s Cup. Miura, widely known by the nickname […]
Continue ReadingAhead of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon), a highly accomplished Nigerian footballer has criticized prevailing views in the country, singling out supporters who shame players for marrying and having children. The defending titleholders brought Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene back into the fold earlier this year, ending her four-year hiatus after she gave birth to a […]
Continue ReadingLast season saw the highest ever number of matches in England and Wales where incidents were reported to the authorities, even though arrest numbers are still returning to levels seen before the pandemic. A yearly report from the Home Office, published on Thursday, showed a 4% rise in the count of games where “football-related anti-social […]
Continue ReadingAlthough India was absent from the World Cup, the tournament still generated enormous interest across the country. This has happened before, but now arrives alongside significant and necessary developments in the domestic game that could turn a four-yearly fascination into year-round attention. Following more than twelve months of unflattering coverage surrounding the Indian Super League, […]
Continue Reading“With the World Cup now on his CV, Rodri holds all the major titles: the World Cup, European Championship, Champions League and Ballon d’Or,” notes Owen Bagnall. “Has anyone else ever ticked every major box in the sport in this way?” A select group have, but it remains an exclusive club. Franz Beckenbauer and Gerd […]
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