Ecuador's government held a national forum marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, bringing together over 500 participants to discuss gender equality and measures to prevent violence in sporting environments.
Ecuador's government held a national forum marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, bringing together over 500 participants to discuss gender equality and measures to prevent violence in sporting environments.
Somerset FA has closed its investigation into an alleged homophobic slur during the Somerset League Division 3 match Chew Magna FC -Axbridge United FC, ruling the charge “not proven”, as the available evidence was insufficient to uphold the charge.
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Somerset FA has closed its investigation into an alleged homophobic slur during the Somerset League Division 3 match Chew Magna FC -Axbridge United FC, ruling the charge “not proven”, as the available evidence was insufficient to uphold the charge.
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On Wednesday, the Federal Court of Appeal imposed 10-match bans on two 15-year-old Grottammare players and fined the club €1,000 for racist behaviour towards an opponent in a provincial Under-17 match.
On Wednesday, the Federal Court of Appeal imposed 10-match bans on two 15-year-old Grottammare players and fined the club €1,000 for racist behaviour towards an opponent in a provincial Under-17 match.
Diego García, Uruguayan midfielder for Peñarol, was sentenced in Argentina to six years and eight months in prison for aggravated sexual abuse, for the 2021 rape of Clara Bulacio during his time at Estudiantes de La Plata.
Diego García, Uruguayan midfielder for Peñarol, was sentenced in Argentina to six years and eight months in prison for aggravated sexual abuse, for the 2021 rape of Clara Bulacio during his time at Estudiantes de La Plata.
River Plate's Paraguayan midfielder Matías Galarza became the main target of criticism from River Plate fans, with some messages crossing into xenophobia, after a decisive mistake in added time led to Racing’s winning goal and River’s playoff elimination.
River Plate's Paraguayan midfielder Matías Galarza became the main target of criticism from River Plate fans, with some messages crossing into xenophobia, after a decisive mistake in added time led to Racing’s winning goal and River’s playoff elimination.
Ruan Pablo, of Bahia and Brazil’s U-17s, faced racist abuse on Instagram after missing a penalty in the World Cup semi-final. He has had to disable comments amid monkey emojis and racist messages.
Ruan Pablo, of Bahia and Brazil’s U-17s, faced racist abuse on Instagram after missing a penalty in the World Cup semi-final. He has had to disable comments amid monkey emojis and racist messages.
Joleon Lescott reflected on how dyslexia shaped his school years and strengthened his visual processing and decision-making as a professional footballer, speaking at a Made By Dyslexia event promoting a new sports performance course.
Joleon Lescott reflected on how dyslexia shaped his school years and strengthened his visual processing and decision-making as a professional footballer, speaking at a Made By Dyslexia event promoting a new sports performance course.
Real Porto Senigallia marked World Children’s Day on 21 November with a solidarity initiative for children in Gaza, creating a special kit, auctioning the shirts and donating proceeds to the Sumud association for winter essentials.
Real Porto Senigallia marked World Children’s Day on 21 November with a solidarity initiative for children in Gaza, creating a special kit, auctioning the shirts and donating proceeds to the Sumud association for winter essentials.
LaLiga has reported fourteen crowd-related incidents during Sunday’s Valencian derby at Mestalla between Valencia and Levante, including a sexist chant directed at Levante goalkeeper David Ryan.
LaLiga has reported fourteen crowd-related incidents during Sunday’s Valencian derby at Mestalla between Valencia and Levante, including a sexist chant directed at Levante goalkeeper David Ryan.
The German FA reported women’s players are four times more likely to rupture an ACL than men, with research exploring biomechanics, anatomy, hormones and schedule congestion. Experts expect major progress in prevention and recovery within five years.
The German FA reported women’s players are four times more likely to rupture an ACL than men, with research exploring biomechanics, anatomy, hormones and schedule congestion. Experts expect major progress in prevention and recovery within five years.
A feature article by CNN shows how women’s soccer has been a key space for LGBTQ+ community and visibility, shaped by inclusive fan culture, many out players, and a history of resisting exclusion, offering safety rarely found in men’s football.
A feature article by CNN shows how women’s soccer has been a key space for LGBTQ+ community and visibility, shaped by inclusive fan culture, many out players, and a history of resisting exclusion, offering safety rarely found in men’s football.
In a wide-ranging interview, Hungarian FA president Sándor Csányi called for renewed dialogue with fans while stressing zero tolerance on racism, stating the FA must help supporters find ways to express support “without crossing the line into racism”.
In a wide-ranging interview, Hungarian FA president Sándor Csányi called for renewed dialogue with fans while stressing zero tolerance on racism, stating the FA must help supporters find ways to express support “without crossing the line into racism”.
UK sports bodies and broadcasters have called for tax relief on women’s sports broadcasting, saying it would expand coverage, improve production quality and support long-term growth, ahead of the government’s Budget.
UK sports bodies and broadcasters have called for tax relief on women’s sports broadcasting, saying it would expand coverage, improve production quality and support long-term growth, ahead of the government’s Budget.
In the lower leagues of Spain, CD Manchego Ciudad Real has submitted an appeal against a red card alleging that CD Toledo midfielder Sergio Nanclares directed racist insults at Karamoko Bamba during Saturday’s match, an accusation Nanclares firmly denies.
In the lower leagues of Spain, CD Manchego Ciudad Real has submitted an appeal against a red card alleging that CD Toledo midfielder Sergio Nanclares directed racist insults at Karamoko Bamba during Saturday’s match, an accusation Nanclares firmly denies.
BBC has profiled Richard Kone rise from homelessness in Abidjan to international football. Kone's journey began at the 2019 Homeless World Cup, which he calls life-changing. He now aims for selection for the 2026 World Cup.
BBC has profiled Richard Kone rise from homelessness in Abidjan to international football. Kone's journey began at the 2019 Homeless World Cup, which he calls life-changing. He now aims for selection for the 2026 World Cup.
Fiorentina were fined €20,000 by the Serie A Disciplinary Commission after their supporters repeatedly directed discriminatory chants at Juventus striker Dušan Vlahović during the match in Florence. The referee had to halt the play twice.
Fiorentina were fined €20,000 by the Serie A Disciplinary Commission after their supporters repeatedly directed discriminatory chants at Juventus striker Dušan Vlahović during the match in Florence. The referee had to halt the play twice.
Scunthorpe United has reported a racist incident in the Threadgold Stand during Saturday’s home match against Braintree Town, launched an internal review, and appealed for witnesses to come forward and assist the investigation.
Scunthorpe United has reported a racist incident in the Threadgold Stand during Saturday’s home match against Braintree Town, launched an internal review, and appealed for witnesses to come forward and assist the investigation.
After a group of Romani children from the Mongaguá football project were subjected to racist insults by Baník Ostrava fans at Prague’s Main Station on Saturday, the FA and multiple institutions launched investigations and condemned the attack.
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After a group of Romani children from the Mongaguá football project were subjected to racist insults by Baník Ostrava fans at Prague’s Main Station on Saturday, the FA and multiple institutions launched investigations and condemned the attack.
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The discrimination Reporting Office for Football in North Rhine–Westphalia (MeDiF NRW) stated sexism is the most frequently reported form of discrimination in football in the region. Rising case numbers parallel broader increases in partner violence.
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The discrimination Reporting Office for Football in North Rhine–Westphalia (MeDiF NRW) stated sexism is the most frequently reported form of discrimination in football in the region. Rising case numbers parallel broader increases in partner violence.
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Former Tottenham defender Mauricio Taricco will resign as assistant coach of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors after receiving a five-match ban and a 20 million won fine for allegedly making a racist gesture during the 8 November K League match against Daejeon Hana.
Former Tottenham defender Mauricio Taricco will resign as assistant coach of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors after receiving a five-match ban and a 20 million won fine for allegedly making a racist gesture during the 8 November K League match against Daejeon Hana.
Bristol City’s Foundation and Show Racism the Red Card delivered an anti-discrimination workshop and stadium visit for local pupils, combining education on racism with a Q&A from young players and a donation of diversity books to support inclusivity in schools.
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Bristol City’s Foundation and Show Racism the Red Card delivered an anti-discrimination workshop and stadium visit for local pupils, combining education on racism with a Q&A from young players and a donation of diversity books to support inclusivity in schools.
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Creative Football in Blackburn will close in January 2026 without £50,000 in emergency funding. The initiative supports 300 people weekly with mental health, addiction recovery and disability inclusion. Participants say closure would remove vital support.
Creative Football in Blackburn will close in January 2026 without £50,000 in emergency funding. The initiative supports 300 people weekly with mental health, addiction recovery and disability inclusion. Participants say closure would remove vital support.
The 4th GWomen Sports Summit in Piraeus brought athletes, experts and officials together to discuss equality, inclusion and the challenges women face in sport, including discrimination, limited media coverage and semi-professional conditions.
The 4th GWomen Sports Summit in Piraeus brought athletes, experts and officials together to discuss equality, inclusion and the challenges women face in sport, including discrimination, limited media coverage and semi-professional conditions.
São Paulo’s Museu do Futebol will host the first Festival de Cinema Mulheres no Futebol, a free event celebrating women’s football with films, debates, exhibitions and workshops. The programme highlights the history and representation of women in the sport.
São Paulo’s Museu do Futebol will host the first Festival de Cinema Mulheres no Futebol, a free event celebrating women’s football with films, debates, exhibitions and workshops. The programme highlights the history and representation of women in the sport.
During the Under-16 match Rosatese v Devils in the Milan area, team official Francesca Miceli was subjected to severe sexist verbal abuse by a 15-year-old opposing player. He was sent off, and Rosatese left the match.
During the Under-16 match Rosatese v Devils in the Milan area, team official Francesca Miceli was subjected to severe sexist verbal abuse by a 15-year-old opposing player. He was sent off, and Rosatese left the match.