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Brentford FC published its 2025 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Report, earning PLEDIS intermediate status and EDI awards for its progress in creating an inclusive, representative club culture.
Brentford publishes annual equity, diversity and inclusion report | Brentford FC
Brentford publishes its equity, diversity and inclusion report for 2025, outlining the progress, achievements, and plans the Bees have made in growing an authentic, meaningful EDI programme.
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Germany 🇩🇪

Germany’s FA Sports Court upheld and increased fines against SV Waldhof Mannheim to €54,000 for discriminatory fan behaviour in two 3. Liga matches. Part of the sum may fund anti-racism and education initiatives.
DFB-Sportgericht bestätigt und erhöht Mannheim-Geldstrafen
Das DFB-Sportgericht hat in mündlicher Verhandlung am DFB-Campus in Frankfurt den Einspruch des Drittligisten SV Waldhof Mannheim gegen zwei Geldstrafen in Gesamthöhe von 48.000 Euro zurückgewiesen.
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Brazil 🇧🇷

Paraguayan students were forced to remove or turn inside out their national shirts to enter Palmeiras’ Allianz Parque, sparking outrage and accusations of discrimination. Palmeiras later said it was a general safety rule, not anti-Paraguayan bias.
Versus / ¿Discriminación a estudiantes paraguayos en cancha del Palmeiras? - Vive Click
Una feroz indignación se generó en las redes sociales en las últimas horas por una denuncia de discriminación que habría sufrido una delegación paraguaya en el Allianz Parque, cancha del Palmeiras de…
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Italy 🇮🇹

In Naples, 140 fans of model and activist Zeudi di Palma, known as the Zeudiners, held an international solidarity match with Dream Team Scampia to support inclusion and gender equality. The group has raised over €76,000 for social causes since April.
Zeudi di Palma, le Zeudiners spopolano in campo per solidarietà - Live Magazine
Da Stati Uniti, Europa e Asia fino al cuore della città partenopea: 140 fan di Zeudi di Palma, provenienti da oltre 34 Paesi, si sono ritrovate per un evento che ha superato i confini dello sport. Le…
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Liverpool FC has joined the Women in Football Club Membership Programme to empower its female workforce through mentoring, leadership training, and inclusion workshops, strengthening the club’s Red Together equality strategy.
Women in Football collaboration to empower Liverpool FC’s female workforce
The reigning Premier League champions, Liverpool FC, have announced their membership in the Women in Football (WIF) Club Membership Programme.
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Spain 🇪🇸

LaLiga VS and PUMA launched “Aquí se juega a jugar” in Madrid’s Lavapiés, promoting inclusive grassroots football focused on joy and education. Hosted by Dragones de Lavapiés, the event celebrated diversity and stood firmly against racism and hate.
"Aquí se juega a jugar": el fútbol que recupera la esencia del juego
LALIGAVS y PUMA apuestan por un fútbol base más humano, donde el resultado se mide en sonrisas.
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Germany 🇩🇪

During an ice hockey match between Weiden and Lausitzer Füchse, racist insults from the guest section led to violent clashes, leaving a steward injured. The Füchse condemned the racism and promised sanctions against those involved.
Eishockey: Gewalt-Eskalation und Rassismus-Vorwurf in Weiden - Neue Presse Coburg
Nach dem Duell Weiden gegen Weißwasser eskalierte die Lage rund um den Gästeblock. Das ist passiert.
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France 🇫🇷

During a basketball match between JSA Bordeaux and Nantes, racist chants targeted a Bordeaux player. The club condemned the abuse, filed a complaint, and reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance on racism.
Les JSA Bordeaux condamnent des cris racistes lors de leur dernier match, une plainte déposée - BeBasket
Un communiqué a été publié sur les réseaux sociaux des JSA de Bordeaux, condamnant un événement raciste lors du dernier match à domicile.
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Paraguay 🇵🇾

Paraguay U20 and Wolverhampton forward Enso González was suspended three matches by FIFA for violent conduct. He sparked backlash after posting “Football today” with an emoji implying a homophobic slur, seen as mocking modern football’s discipline.
Popular / Fuerte mensaje de Enso tras sanción: "El fútbol de ahora..."
Enso González, pieza clave de la Selección Paraguaya sub 20 que disputa el Mundial de Chile, recibió tres partidos de sanción por parte de la FIFA. El Comité de Disciplina analizó su caso y lo…
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Aston Villa fan Chad Williams, who lives with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, runs the Villa4Ever podcast to share his love for football and raise awareness about DMD. Williams uses his platform to inspire others and fundraise for children’s hospices.
The inspiring Aston Villa fan with a debilitating condition and the podcast that ‘gives me a purpose’
Chad Williams, who has muscle-wasting condition Duchenne muscular dystrophy, runs the Villa4Ever podcast that he says is 'like therapy'
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Netherlands 🇳🇱

The Unity EURO Cup on 14–15 October at the KNVB Campus in Zeist will unite refugees and local players from 18 European countries in mixed seven-a-side teams, promoting inclusion, unity and social cohesion through football.
Uitnodiging: Vluchtelingen en Nederlanders samen in actie op EK in Nederland
Op dinsdag 14 en woensdag 15 oktober vindt voor het eerst in Nederland de Unity EURO Cup plaats. Dit Europees Kampioenschap is een initiatief van UEFA en VN-vlu
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Czechia 🇨🇿

Former Czech player Jakub Jankto says football is ready for more coming-outs but many still fear stigma. Now coaching in Prague, he says life after coming out as gay was his happiest period and calls for continued support against homophobia in sport.
Jakub Jankto: «Il calcio è pronto ai coming out come il mio. Molti mi scrivono ancora: "Sono gay ma ho paura di dirlo"»
Il centrocampista si è ritirato a 29 anni per una caviglia dolorante e per stare vicino al figlio: «I miei tre anni successivi al coming out sono stati i migliori, anche sportivamente. Ora sono a…
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Algeria 🇩🇿

In Algeria’s Ligue 1, USM Khenchela’s Gabonese striker Edlin Essang-Matouti was racially abused during a match against MC Oran. The incident sparked outrage, with MC Alger demanding strong sanctions.
« Totalement inadmissible » : une affaire de racisme visant un joueur gabonais secoue le championnat en Algérie
Disputé samedi dans le cadre de la 7e journée de Ligue 1 algérienne, le match entr...
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Romania 🇷🇴

Former Beşiktaş striker Pascal Nouma accused Romanian legend Gheorghe Hagi of racist insults during a 2000 Istanbul derby, saying he slapped Hagi after being mocked for his skin colour. Nouma called Hagi “a great player but a bad person.”
„Hagi era diavolul, zicea că e din Mafie”. Un fost adversar nu-l iartă nici azi pe „Rege”. Îl acuză de rasism: „L-am pălmuit”
Francezul Pascal Nouma (53 de ani), fost adversar al lui Gheorghe Hagi, susține că românul l-ar fi insultat în timpul unei partide din toamna anului 2000.
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England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

A Sky News investigation has revealed a fourfold rise in online hate crimes targeting footballers this season, with 170 cases already referred to police. Authorities criticise X and Meta for weak action and poor cooperation.
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Huge surge in online hate crimes targeting footballers revealed
Sky News speaks exclusively to the police chief tasked with tackling hate crimes in football and hears from player Kira Rai, who has opened up about the scale of abuse she has faced.
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Portugal 🇵🇹

During Porto’s match vs. Benfica, Porto fans directed homophobic chants at coach José Mourinho. The Portuguese FA is expected to fine the club again, following previous sanctions for similar fan behaviour earlier in the season during a match vs. Rio Ave.
Mourinho arrasado no Porto - Benfica; Multa da FPF a caminho | Glorioso1904.pt
José Mourinho foi recebido no Estádio do Dragão de forma hostil, com adeptos do Porto a não perdoarem mudança para o Benfica
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Peru 🇵🇪

Peru’s Ministry of Culture announced new anti-racism measures after incidents in Cusco matches. Anti-racism brigades and police will identify offenders, who face stadium bans and possible prosecution, as the government vows zero tolerance for racism.
Ministerio de Cultura anuncia medidas ante casos de racismo en el fútbol
Viceministro Percy Barrenzuela afirmó que se tomarán acciones drásticas contra quienes incurran en actos de discriminación. Tras reunión con representantes de los clubes cusqueños
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Women’s Super League teams marked Black History Month with a new anti-racism gesture, linking arms in a circle before kick-off. Tottenham’s Bethany England said the new gesture reflects a call for stronger action beyond symbolism.
The new way WSL players showed opposition to racism
Several WSL teams marked the start of Black History Month with a new gesture to signal their opposition to racism, instead of taking the knee.
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Brazil 🇧🇷

A Brazilian opinion piece defended Paulo Vítor Oliveira of Nacional after he hit a rival who called him a “monkey,” calling it a “goal against racism.” It condemned Brazil’s hypocrisy in punishing his reaction while ignoring the violence of racism itself.
O soco na cara do preconceito e o golaço contra o racismo no futebol
Os racistas cordiais da “Igreja Passapanista dos 4 Séculos de Escravidão”, condenarão a reação do oprimido e não a violência do opressor
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Argentina 🇦🇷

In Rosario, Argentina, former volleyball players Andrea Cima and Fabiana Di Fazio run inclusive community programmes using volleyball to keep youth off the streets, promote education, and build values of teamwork, empathy, and social inclusion.
Encontraron en el vóley un medio de inclusión social para que nadie se quede afuera
Dos exjugadoras de vóley llevan adelante una tarea comunitaria para alejar a los chicos de la calle. De qué se tratan sus proyectos
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Canada 🇨🇦

Over 600 girls from Ottawa schools joined OSEG Foundation’s “Sports Day the Girls Way,” a day promoting inclusion and empowerment through sport and mentorship, helping girls build confidence and stay active in sports.
All-girls sports day aims to empower
Girls from across the Ottawa region gathered for a day of sport, inclusion, connection and empowerment at the “Sports Day the Girls Way” event at TD Place on Monday.
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MK Dons Community Trust will run a five-day multi-sport camp for children aged 8–14 this October half-term, combining fun activities and inclusion, with proceeds supporting community and equality programmes.
Milton Keynes Dons Community Trust Multi-Sport activity camps to deliver half term fun
A half-term spooktacular programme of activities for children to get stuck into will be delivered this month by MK Dons Community Trust.
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Spain 🇪🇸

Plasencia city joined UEFA’s PlayMakers programme with Disney to inspire girls aged 5-8 to play football through storytelling and creativity. The project promotes equality and inclusion, helping girls see football as self-expression, not just competition.
Plasencia acoge el proyecto UEFA PlayMakers para impulsar el fútbol femenino desde la infancia
El Ayuntamiento de Plasencia, en colaboración con la Federación Española de Fútbol, pondrá en marcha en la ciudad el programa UEFA PlayMakers, una iniciativa impulsada por la UEFA y Disney para…
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Vietnam 🇻🇳

Vietnam will host the 8th ASEAN Sports Ministers Meeting focusing on inclusion, women’s and disability sport, and sustainable development through football, with cooperation plans adopted alongside Japan, China, FIFA, and the World Anti-Doping Agency.
Celebrarán en Vietnam 8ª Reunión de Ministros de Deportes de la Asean
Vietnam será anfitrión de la 8ª Reunión de Ministros de Deportes de la Asean (AMMS-8) y de la 16ª Reunión de Altos Funcionarios de Deportes de la Asean (SOMS-16), que tendrán lugar del 15 al 17 y del…
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