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Fare network @farenet.bsky.social · 9h
Argentina 🇦🇷

In Formosa, Argentina, over 2,000 women and Indigenous players joined the 4th Torneo de la Amistad, a landmark event promoting equality and inclusion through football, reaffirming sport as a human right in the province.
Fútbol femenino e indígena para la igualdad y la inclusión: Insfrán encabezó la apertura del 4° Torneo de la Amistad
El gobernador Gildo Insfrán encabezó el acto de apertura del 4° Torneo de la Amistad “Copa Gildo Insfrán” de fútbol femenino.
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Fare network @farenet.bsky.social · 9h
Italy 🇮🇹

AS Roma celebrated World Mental Health Day by restarting training for its inclusive team AS Roma For Special, promoting mental wellbeing, equality, and inclusion through football.
Giornata Mondiale della Salute Mentale, l'AS Roma For Special riprende gli allenamenti
In un giorno dedicato al benessere psicofisico, la Roma ha scelto il campo da gioco per lanciare un messaggio potente di inclusione e solidarietà. Oggi, in occasione della Giornata...
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Fare network @farenet.bsky.social · 10h
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Anti-racism group Show Racism the Red Card warned that anti-immigrant hotel protests linked to football fans are fuelling racism. All 42 professional clubs and the Scottish Women’s Premier League will join a weekend of action promoting inclusion.
Fresh wave of racism in football 'being driven by asylum hotel protests'
Video footage and photographs have emerged in recent weeks showing ­demonstrators at anti-immigrant rallies wearing club tops.
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Fare network @farenet.bsky.social · 10h
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Leeds legend Lucas Radebe, now a club ambassador, reflected on facing racism after arriving in 1994 and on his role in early anti-racism efforts. Speaking for Black History Month, he urged continued education and activism to make football more inclusive.
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Lucas Radebe interview: ‘It was daunting – we didn’t see any Black people on the terraces’
Lucas Radebe speaks about the difficulty he faced when joining Leeds and his hopes for the future as he mentors players at his old club
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Fare network @farenet.bsky.social · 10h
Brazil 🇧🇷

In Brazil’s Amazon, community football offers safety, education, and inclusion for young people. Run by volunteers, local clubs use the sport to fight inequality, empower girls, and build solidarity across neighbourhoods.
Do Futebol de Rua à Solidariedade: Apoio Comunitário Através do Esporte nos Bairros Amazônicos - Portal Em Tempo
No coração de Manaus e de outras cidades amazônicas, o futebol é muito mais do que um esporte. Ele é o pulso das ruas, o ritmo dos bairros e a batida dos laços de amizade forjados em campos de terra…
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Fare network @farenet.bsky.social · 10h
Argentina 🇦🇷

In Miami, the friendly Argentina vs. Venezuela made history as the first match involving Argentina’s men’s team officiated by a woman. American referee Tori Penso led an all-female team, marking a milestone for gender equality in football.
¡Histórico! Por primera vez una mujer arbitrará a la Selección argentina: terna completa femenina
La estadounidense Tori Penso será la encargada de impartir justicia en el amistoso entre la Selección argentina y Venezuela en Miami.
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Fare network @farenet.bsky.social · 11h
Colombia 🇨🇴

Barranquilla hosts the 14th Barranquilla Open 2025, bringing 50 wheelchair tennis players from eight countries together in an ITF-sanctioned event that promotes excellence, inclusion, and youth participation in adaptive sport.
Barranquilla Open 2025 recibe a la élite del tenis en silla de ruedas - La Cháchara
Barranquilla Open 2025 recibe a la élite del tenis en silla de ruedas
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Fare network @farenet.bsky.social · 11h
Morocco 🇲🇦

In Casablanca, Tibu Africa hosted the 3rd National Forum for Girls’ and Women’s Empowerment through Sport under UNESCO’s patronage, promoting gender equality, education, and leadership across Morocco and Africa.
Tibu Africa lance la 3e édition du Forum national pour l’autonomisation des filles et des femmes par le sport, sous le patronage de l’UNESCO
À l’occasion de la Journée nationale de la femme marocaine (10 octobre) et de la Journée internationale des filles (11 octobre), l’ONG Tibu Africa organise à Casablanca la 3e édition de son Forum…
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Fare network @farenet.bsky.social · 11h
Lithuania 🇱🇹

Former striker Adebayo Akinfenwa has revealed he faced racist abuse in Lithuania at 18, with fans chanting they wanted to shoot him because of his skin colour. He said the trauma shaped his resilience and fuelled his 20-year Football League career.
Adebayo Akinfenwa opens up on horrific racist abuse - 'fans wanted to shoot me'
EXCLUSIVE: Adebayo 'The Beast' Akinfenwa endured horrific racist abuse during the early days of his professional career when the Football League hero cut his teeth in Lithuania
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Fare network @farenet.bsky.social · 11h
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

In an interview, ex-England player Luther Burrell said exposing racism in rugby ended his career. His testimony led to RFU reforms on inclusion, and through his 12 Foundation, he now works to make the sport more inclusive for underprivileged children.
Luther Burrell: Blowing whistle on racism killed my career
Former England centre Luther Burrell believes clubs were put off hiring him after he went public to reveal racist abuse he suffered during his time at Newcastle.
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Fare network @farenet.bsky.social · 12h
Mexico 🇲🇽

Mexico City launched the Ollamaliztli community youth football tournament, engaging 700 teams to promote peace, inclusion, and anti-discrimination ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Arranca el Torneo Oficial de Fútbol Infantil Comunitario Ollamaliztli rumbo al Munidal 2026 en la CDMX
Durante el arranque del Torneo Oficial de Fútbol Infantil Comunitario Ollamaliztli estuvieron presentes la secretaria de Turismo, Alejandra Frausto, funcionarios y autoridades del gobierno capitalino…
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Fare network @farenet.bsky.social · 12h
Germany 🇩🇪

Nuremberg’s Hauptmarkt hosted the 2025 Football Inclusion Days, uniting people with and without disabilities through tournaments, demonstrations, and the Blind Football Bundesliga finale, where Borussia Dortmund were crowned champions.
Fußball-Inklusionstage: Nürnberger Hauptmarkt wird zur Bühne der Vielfalt
Vielfalt, Fußball und Gemeinschaft: Diese drei Komponenten machten die Fußball-Inklusionstage 2025 aus, die die Sepp Herberger-Stiftung gemeinsam mit der Stadt Nürnberg, dem Bayerischen…
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Fare network @farenet.bsky.social · 12h
Spain 🇪🇸

AD Ceuta has launched an inclusive team to join LaLiga Genuine Moeve, promoting equality and participation for players with intellectual disabilities and using football to foster inclusion and community.
El Ceuta anima a unirse a la plantilla de su equipo de La Liga Genuine
El proyecto de la Fundación AD Ceuta promueve la igualdad, el compañerismo y la pasión por el fútbol
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Fare network @farenet.bsky.social · 12h
Italy 🇮🇹

At the Trento Sports Festival, Mario Balotelli said racism goes beyond stadiums and starts in homes, urging parents to educate children against prejudice. He vowed to keep speaking out despite fatigue with the issue.
Balotelli: "Razzismo non c'è solo allo stadio ma nelle case"
"La lotta al razzismo e un discorso che a un certo punto quasi mi stanca. Non demordo, sia chiaro. Il problema e che il razzismo sta piu alla base,...
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Fare network @farenet.bsky.social · 13h
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Consett AFC in County Durham was vandalised with racist graffiti and damage to its grounds. The club called it “horrifying and disgusting.” Police have launched an investigation, and MP Liz Twist condemned the act as “abhorrent racism.”
County Durham football club 'horrified' as racist graffiti daubed on stadium fences
Consett football club was left "horrified" after their stadium was vandalised with 'disgusting' racist graffiti.
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Fare network @farenet.bsky.social · 13h
Japan 🇯🇵

Basketball player Josh Scott, now with Tryhoop Okayama in Japan, has come out as bisexual, saying he finally feels free after years of silence. He’s using his platform to support LGBTQ+ inclusion in sport and inspire others to live authentically.
Pro basketball player Josh Scott feels 19 again after coming out - Outsports
Josh Scott moved to Japan to play pro, having been a college basketball star. Now he’s enjoying a fresh start at 32 as an out bisexual man.
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Fare network @farenet.bsky.social · 13h
Mexico 🇲🇽

Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Mexican host cities face reports of forced evictions, Indigenous persecution, and migrant labour abuses. Rights groups warn FIFA’s human rights plan remains weak and fails to protect affected communities.
La lupa de los derechos humanos mira a las sedes mexicanas del Mundial de fútbol de 2026
A nueve meses del inicio del evento, las sedes mexicanas enfrentan desplazamientos forzados, precarización laboral y criminalización de comunidades indígenas.
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Fare network @farenet.bsky.social · 13h
Spain 🇪🇸

Eibar will host the 4th International Tournament Against Racism and Discrimination on 29 November, featuring SD Eibar, Athletic, Real Sociedad, and FC Naciones Unidas, using football to promote equality and inclusion.
Areitio acoge el IV Torneo Internacional contra el Racismo y la Discriminación | El Diario Vasco
Real Sociedad, Athletic, FC Naciones Unidas y Eibar participarán el 29 de noviembre en una jornada muy especial
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Fare network @farenet.bsky.social · 14h
Germany 🇩🇪

Former Germany coach Joachim Löw reflected on the 2018 World Cup scandal involving Mesut Özil and Ilkay Gündogan’s photo with Türkiye’s president, saying the backlash exposed racism and identity tensions that divided the team and scarred both players.
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Löw im Dopa: "Möglicherweise wäre es besser gewesen, auf sie zu verzichten“
Joachim Löw gibt im SPORT1-Doppelpass neue Einblicke in den folgenschweren Wirbel um Mesut Özil und Ilkay Gündogan vor der WM 2018. Er hinterfragt seine damalige Entscheidung, sie mit zum Turnier zu…
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Fare network @farenet.bsky.social · 14h
Italy 🇮🇹

Ivorian player Jean Enrico Kouadio faced racist abuse in two games against Borgosesia, with fans calling him a “monkey.” Despite complaints, play continued. Borgosesia was fined and given stadium closures.
Due partite, lo stesso insulto: Kouadio e il silenzio che fa rumore - imgpress
Il giocatore Jean Enrico Kouadio ha ricevuto insulti razzisti da parte della stessa tifoseria in due partite nel giro di 10 giorni. Un caso che fa riflettere
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Fare network @farenet.bsky.social · 1d
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

The Athletic reports that outside England’s recent World Cup qualifiers, fans displayed “Stop the boats” flags and chanted support for Nigel Farage’s Reform UK, showing how football spaces are being used to spread far-right, anti-immigration rhetoric.
English football, right-wing politics, and a new front in the culture wars
Populist politicians have identified England's national game as an effective way of boosting support in febrile times
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Germany 🇩🇪

Germany’s district sports court in Coesfeld ruled that abuse towards Blau-Weiß Lavesum player Sidikhi Drame, who was called “monkey,” did not constitute racism but gross unsporting behaviour. Lavesum was fined €750 and handed a 3-0 forfeit defeat.
Kein Rassismus, grobe Unsportlichkeit
Das Kreissportgericht mit seinem Vorsitzenden Berni Langener beschäftigte sich mit dem Spielabbruch zwischen Lavesum und Merfeld II. Für das Gericht war am Ende klar: Es war kein Rassismus, sondern…
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Fare network @farenet.bsky.social · 1d
Austria 🇦🇹

In Austria, Atus Ferlach’s Exauce De Dieu Nsandi was racially abused for 20 minutes by fans during a Carinthian League match against Nußdorf. The abuse led to a scuffle and red cards.
Turbulente Szenen: Rassismus-Vorfall bei Kärntner Liga-Spiel in Nußdorf
Beim Kärntner Liga-Spiel Nußdorf gegen Atus Ferlach kam es zu einem Rassismus-Vorfall und Rudelbildung, die für Aufregung sorgten.
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Spain 🇪🇸

In Elche, 42 Ukrainian refugee children attended Spain’s match against Georgia through a Spanish FA and Ukrainian FA initiative led by Andriy Shevchenko, offering them respite and solidarity through football.
Rafael Louzán recibe en Elche a 42 niños y niñas refugiados de la guerra de Ucrania
MADRID 12 Oct. (EUROPA PRESS) - El presidente de la Real Federación Española de Fútbol (RFEF),...
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Switzerland 🇨🇭

In Lausanne, a Swiss Women’s Cup match was pushed to a minor pitch, sparking outrage over discrimination in women’s football. Fans and coaches condemned the city’s decision as proof that symbolic support for equality still lacks real commitment.
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Foot féminin: Lausanne se met un magnifique autogoal
Samedi, en 16es de finale de la Coupe de Suisse, le derby vaudois entre Lausannoises et Yverdonnoises a dû se dérouler sur le troisième terrain du centre sportif de la Tuilière, alors qu'il a attiré…
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