Soccer players
During a German Cup game on Sunday, Schalke midfielder Christopher Antwi-Adjei was subjected to racist abuse by Lokomotiv Leipzig supporters. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of racism in German football. Antwi-Adjei, who is Black, broke off play in the 13th minute when he was abused, and the referee took
Professional soccer
FIFA President Gianni Infantino strongly condemned racial abuse incidents that occurred during two German Cup matches over the weekend, calling such behavior "completely unacceptable" in football. The incidents involved players from Lokomotive Leipzig and Schalke, as well as a player from Kaiserslautern, who alleged racial abuse from the
Professional soccer
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has condemned the racist abuse that marred two German Cup games, stating that such incidents are "unacceptable" and threatening to the values of football. The incidents involved alleged racist abuse against Christopher Antwi-Adjei, a player for Schalke, and a Kaiserslautern substitute who was racially
Cricket (Sport)
Zimbabwe Cricket has launched a scathing attack on Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart, alleging a racially motivated smear campaign against its black administrators. The cricket body accuses Coltart of using social media to fuel his alleged personal bitterness and racial prejudice against ZC's black administrators. Zimbabwe Cricket is calling
Cricket (Sport)
Zimbabwe Cricket has accused Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart of running a long-running, racially motivated smear campaign against its leadership, challenging him to produce evidence for his claims or stop making them. The cricket body points out that Coltart's comments, mostly made on social media, have been baseless and
Social media
The recent racist abuse faced by England footballer Jess Carter on social media is just one of many instances where footballers have been subjected to hate and harassment on online platforms. As Carter steps away from social media, her teammates in the Lionesses have stood in solidarity, refusing to tolerate
Activists
Protests against migrant hotels have continued to intensify, with clashes between anti-immigration demonstrators and anti-racism activists in cities across the UK, including Norwich, Portsmouth, Bournemouth, and Leeds. The tensions grew as hundreds of protesters gathered outside several hotels used by the Home Office to house migrants, chanting slogans and waving
Activists
Tensions ran high in Epping, Essex, on Sunday as anti-racism protesters marched through the town in solidarity with refugees, demonstrating against the use of a local hotel to house asylum seekers. The chants of "Refugees are welcome here" and "Whose streets? Our streets" echoed through the
Activists
A second police force has been embroiled in a row over its escorting of anti-racism counter-protesters to a demonstration outside a migrant hotel. The footage, filmed in May, shows officers from Hampshire Constabulary walking alongside activists to Potters International Hotel, a site in Aldershot housing asylum seekers. The video comes
Social media
As images of the protests in Epping, Essex, spread, they reveal a genuine concern among local residents about the presence of asylum seekers at the Bell Hotel, which has been requisitioned by the Home Office. However, the situation is complicated by the involvement of far-right groups, politicians, and misinformation on
Activists
Liz Peck, a dedicated political activist from Rugby, passed away on July 16 at University Hospital Coventry. She was an integral part of various local and national campaigns, advocating for peace, equality, and social justice. As a member of groups such as the Stop The War Coalition, Rugby Against Racism
Social media
England's women football team has decided to stop taking the knee before matches, citing concerns that the anti-racism gesture has lost its impact. The move comes after midfielder Jess Carter faced racist abuse on social media during the Women's Euro 2025 championship in Switzerland. The decision
