Huelva’s provincial authority will host ‘Deporte y Diversidad’ on 3 December, with 1,000 students taking part in adapted sports stations to understand the experiences of athletes with disabilities.
Huelva’s provincial authority will host ‘Deporte y Diversidad’ on 3 December, with 1,000 students taking part in adapted sports stations to understand the experiences of athletes with disabilities.
Internacional have launched a special “Inter Contra o Racismo” shirt and related initiatives for Black Consciousness Month, reinforcing the club’s long-running anti-racism commitment and promoting respect, equality and dignity through educational actions.
Internacional have launched a special “Inter Contra o Racismo” shirt and related initiatives for Black Consciousness Month, reinforcing the club’s long-running anti-racism commitment and promoting respect, equality and dignity through educational actions.
FIFA and the Swiss government will fund two mini-pitches in the West Bank in 2026 as part of a wider plan to install ten pitches across Palestine and Israel. The project aims to provide safe spaces for children and forms part of FIFA’s global mini-pitch initiative.
FIFA and the Swiss government will fund two mini-pitches in the West Bank in 2026 as part of a wider plan to install ten pitches across Palestine and Israel. The project aims to provide safe spaces for children and forms part of FIFA’s global mini-pitch initiative.
Sueca’s Municipal Occupational Centre and Club Futbol Promeses Sueca have launched a collaboration to support inclusive football, with the club providing new kits for players.
Sueca’s Municipal Occupational Centre and Club Futbol Promeses Sueca have launched a collaboration to support inclusive football, with the club providing new kits for players.
University of Cambridge colleges have withdrawn support for the college football women’s and non-binary league, insisting any new competition follow FA rules excluding trans women. Captains warn of harm to trans and queer students.
University of Cambridge colleges have withdrawn support for the college football women’s and non-binary league, insisting any new competition follow FA rules excluding trans women. Captains warn of harm to trans and queer students.
At the Julius Hirsch Prize ceremony, German FA president Bernd Neuendorf stressed football’s duty to reject racism and xenophobia. Awards went to FC Mainaustrasse, the Nordstadtliga Dortmund and a school project promoting remembrance and inclusion.
At the Julius Hirsch Prize ceremony, German FA president Bernd Neuendorf stressed football’s duty to reject racism and xenophobia. Awards went to FC Mainaustrasse, the Nordstadtliga Dortmund and a school project promoting remembrance and inclusion.
The regional football federation of Castilla-La Mancha has archived Manchego’s claim that Toledo’s Sergio Nanclares racially abused Karamoko Bamba during a recent match, citing lack of evidence. Officials deny hearing insults.
The regional football federation of Castilla-La Mancha has archived Manchego’s claim that Toledo’s Sergio Nanclares racially abused Karamoko Bamba during a recent match, citing lack of evidence. Officials deny hearing insults.
A Sunderland fan has received a three-year ban and fines after making a racist monkey gesture towards Leeds players Ethan Ampadu and Largie Ramazani at a February match. The incident was reported to police, and the offender pleaded guilty.
A Sunderland fan has received a three-year ban and fines after making a racist monkey gesture towards Leeds players Ethan Ampadu and Largie Ramazani at a February match. The incident was reported to police, and the offender pleaded guilty.
BSG Chemie Leipzig and their fans have received the ELNET Award 2025 for long-standing work against antisemitism. Former federal minister Nancy Faeser praised their “beacon” role, and the club reaffirmed its commitment to democratic values.
BSG Chemie Leipzig and their fans have received the ELNET Award 2025 for long-standing work against antisemitism. Former federal minister Nancy Faeser praised their “beacon” role, and the club reaffirmed its commitment to democratic values.
An interview with Alcorcón’s sports councillor Carmen Martín highlights how early homophobic abuse shaped her commitment to tackling anti-LGBTI discrimination in football. She outlines local programmes and visibility measures to make sport safer for LGBTI young people.
An interview with Alcorcón’s sports councillor Carmen Martín highlights how early homophobic abuse shaped her commitment to tackling anti-LGBTI discrimination in football. She outlines local programmes and visibility measures to make sport safer for LGBTI young people.
On 27 November 2005, Messina’s Marc Zoro halted play after racist chanting from Inter fans, prompting national debate, limited sanctions and formal apologies. This retrospective details reactions, inquiries, minor fines and Zoro’s later career.
On 27 November 2005, Messina’s Marc Zoro halted play after racist chanting from Inter fans, prompting national debate, limited sanctions and formal apologies. This retrospective details reactions, inquiries, minor fines and Zoro’s later career.
A Nazi-symbol banner appeared in Denmark’s away section during their recent World Cup Qualifier match in Scotland. The Danish FA called it completely unacceptable, notified stadium security, and is seeking to identify those responsible for possible sanctions.
A Nazi-symbol banner appeared in Denmark’s away section during their recent World Cup Qualifier match in Scotland. The Danish FA called it completely unacceptable, notified stadium security, and is seeking to identify those responsible for possible sanctions.
A feature article describes how German football stadiums have become contested political spaces, with anti-racist and anti-fascist fan actions confronting far-right symbols and gestures, exposing tensions between club campaigns and realities in the stands.
A feature article describes how German football stadiums have become contested political spaces, with anti-racist and anti-fascist fan actions confronting far-right symbols and gestures, exposing tensions between club campaigns and realities in the stands.
Palmeiras’ Vitor Roque was fined for posting homophobic content on Instagram. After a settlement with the sports court, he issued a public message to his followers stating that homophobia is violence and rejecting discriminatory “banter” in football.
Palmeiras’ Vitor Roque was fined for posting homophobic content on Instagram. After a settlement with the sports court, he issued a public message to his followers stating that homophobia is violence and rejecting discriminatory “banter” in football.
Qarabag’s youth team have been fined €5,000 by UEFA after at least one supporter directed racist monkey gestures at Chelsea players during the UEFA Youth League match in Baku on 5 November.
Qarabag’s youth team have been fined €5,000 by UEFA after at least one supporter directed racist monkey gestures at Chelsea players during the UEFA Youth League match in Baku on 5 November.
UEFA has fined Atletico Madrid €30,000 after supporters made monkey gestures and noises, and performed Nazi salutes during October’s Champions League match against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
UEFA has fined Atletico Madrid €30,000 after supporters made monkey gestures and noises, and performed Nazi salutes during October’s Champions League match against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
Albacete joined LaLiga’s national meeting in Madrid to strengthen coordinated action against hate, racism, xenophobia and bullying in football. Councillor Francisco Villaescusa reaffirmed the city’s commitment to safe and inclusive sporting environments.
Albacete joined LaLiga’s national meeting in Madrid to strengthen coordinated action against hate, racism, xenophobia and bullying in football. Councillor Francisco Villaescusa reaffirmed the city’s commitment to safe and inclusive sporting environments.
Bromley FC Community Trust has launched new women’s and girls’ football sessions at Chislehurst School for Girls, offering inclusive coaching from early years to adult level. The programme focuses on confidence, well-being and equal access.
Bromley FC Community Trust has launched new women’s and girls’ football sessions at Chislehurst School for Girls, offering inclusive coaching from early years to adult level. The programme focuses on confidence, well-being and equal access.
The Australian High Commission and Jalaluddin Cricket Academy held the fifth Girls’ School Cricket Cup in Karachi, promoting gender equality and inclusion by giving 60 girls coaching, competition and leadership support.
The Australian High Commission and Jalaluddin Cricket Academy held the fifth Girls’ School Cricket Cup in Karachi, promoting gender equality and inclusion by giving 60 girls coaching, competition and leadership support.
Community league Etnoliga and the supporter-run club AKS Zły use football to counter racism and far-right hostility, offering inclusive spaces for diverse players. Despite past racist abuse and threats, organisers continue building solidarity through the game.
Community league Etnoliga and the supporter-run club AKS Zły use football to counter racism and far-right hostility, offering inclusive spaces for diverse players. Despite past racist abuse and threats, organisers continue building solidarity through the game.
Actor Agustín della Corte said homophobia remains embedded in sport, citing recent abuse cases including footballer Nacho Ruiz. He argues athletes are still judged on orientation rather than performance and calls for prejudice to be challenged.
Actor Agustín della Corte said homophobia remains embedded in sport, citing recent abuse cases including footballer Nacho Ruiz. He argues athletes are still judged on orientation rather than performance and calls for prejudice to be challenged.
The French League ruled on Aron Donnum’s case after accusations of a racist gesture during Toulouse v Le Havre. The act was not judged discriminatory; he received a two-match suspension for hurtful behaviour.
The French League ruled on Aron Donnum’s case after accusations of a racist gesture during Toulouse v Le Havre. The act was not judged discriminatory; he received a two-match suspension for hurtful behaviour.
A B-Junior match in Welver ended with four red cards and allegations from parents of violence, spitting and antisemitic insults by Werler TV players. The referee reported the incidents, and the sports court will investigate.
A B-Junior match in Welver ended with four red cards and allegations from parents of violence, spitting and antisemitic insults by Werler TV players. The referee reported the incidents, and the sports court will investigate.
Castellón renewed its commitment to “LALIGA VS” in Madrid, joining LaLiga’s work to prevent hate, discrimination and violence in football. Updated protocols were shared, and the city stressed its focus on creating safe, inclusive and respectful sporting spaces.
Castellón renewed its commitment to “LALIGA VS” in Madrid, joining LaLiga’s work to prevent hate, discrimination and violence in football. Updated protocols were shared, and the city stressed its focus on creating safe, inclusive and respectful sporting spaces.
Milano will host the 2025 GariwoNetwork, presenting the Charter of Democracy and a public programme on memory, civic responsibility, and sport’s role in countering hatred. Events include a panel on sport against genocide.
Milano will host the 2025 GariwoNetwork, presenting the Charter of Democracy and a public programme on memory, civic responsibility, and sport’s role in countering hatred. Events include a panel on sport against genocide.