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FIFA President Sepp Blatter said Wednesday there is still a "lot of work to be done" to fight racism in 2018 World Cup host Russia after a Nazi symbol was displayed at a game. Blatter praised the Russian Football Union's decision to create the post of an anti-racism inspector — with the first dedicated official appointed last month — saying it was "good to see" Russia take this step.
Fifa president Sepp Blatter says he is concerned by a report on racism in Russian football ahead of the 2018 World Cup.
Newcastle anti-racism campaigner vows to continue fight for unity after terrifying online taunts
Kick It Out said the number of racist incidents reported in football had risen by a third. Credit: Mike Egerton/EMPICS Sport The number of incidents of discrimination reported in football has increased this season, anti-racism group Kick It Out has said.
Russian football is plagued by a racist and far-right extremist fan culture that threatens the safety of visitors to the 2018 World Cup, according to a report provided to The Associated Press. Researchers from the Moscow-based SOVA Center and the Fare network, which helps to prosecute racism cases for European football's governing body UEFA, highlighted more than 200 cases of discriminatory ...
With Russia to host the 2018 World Cup, a report highlights 200 cases of discriminatory behaviour linked to Russian football over two seasons.
With Russia to host the 2018 World Cup, a report highlights 200 cases of discriminatory behaviour linked to Russian football over two seasons.
FIFA President Sepp Blatter is concerned by a study that highlighted the scale of Russian soccer's racism problem ahead of the 2018 World Cup, warning there ''must be some sanctions'' if the extremism is not eradicated.
A heavy police presence has managed to keep any clashes at bay in Sydney where anti-racist and anti-Islam groups have turned out.
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Kayla Tarrant loves the University of Maryland. But the campus tour guide says a racist email and photo attributed to her schoolmates makes her reluctant to encourage other black students to enroll "in a place where you feel unsafe and no one cares about you."