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Trump lobs racially charged attacks at Republican rival Nikki Haley

Trump lobs racially charged attacks at Republican rival Nikki Haley

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Trump's attack against Haley, a daughter of Indian immigrants who served as his UN ambassador, comes days before a hotly contested New Hampshire primary that could determine the trajectory of the party's presidential nomination contest.

Soccer Extras: Italian Serie A criticised for anti-racism artwork

Soccer Extras: Italian Serie A criticised for anti-racism artwork

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Italy's top-flight Serie A soccer league launched a new anti-racism campaign on Monday by presenting artwork featuring three side-by-side paintings of apes but the move has been described by campaign group Fare as a sick joke. News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Former player unhappy with Yorkshire's racism probe

Former player unhappy with Yorkshire's racism probe

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

The investigation was initiated in September last year to look into allegations made by the off-spinner stretching back to 2008.

Ozil quits German national side citing racism over Turkish heritage

Ozil quits German national side citing racism over Turkish heritage

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

German soccer star Mesut Ozil said on Sunday he would no longer play for the national team because he faced 'racism and disrespect' because of his Turkish roots.

'No place for racism in cricket'

'No place for racism in cricket'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2007

Indian and Australian cricket boards announced their support to eradicate racism from the sport.

Six ex-Yorkshire players sanctioned for using racist language

Six ex-Yorkshire players sanctioned for using racist language

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Six former Yorkshire players have been sanctioned for the alleged use of racist and discriminatory language.

ICC adopts anti-racism laws

ICC adopts anti-racism laws

Rediff.com26 Sep 2006

Racial abuse at cricket matches may result in fans being ejected or banned for life from venues in line with anti-racism laws adopted by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

'Indian media blowing up Aus racism issue'

'Indian media blowing up Aus racism issue'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Strongly criticising the Indian media for blowing up the racism issue, Victorian premier John Brumby on Thursday asked people to wait for facts about the assaults before crying 'racism.'

Terry racism row damaged England's reputation: FA

Terry racism row damaged England's reputation: FA

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

The reputation of English football has been tarnished by the long-running John Terry affair, according to Football Association chairman David Bernstein.

FIFA mulls points deduction to curb racism

FIFA mulls points deduction to curb racism

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

Deducting points from teams whose fans or players are guilty of racism is a better way of tackling the problem than players walking off the pitch and abandoning matches, FIFA President Sepp Blatter said on Monday.

FIFA wants league points cut for racism

FIFA wants league points cut for racism

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Teams involved in racial incidents should suffer more severe punishment like the docking of league points, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Wednesday.

English Players' Union backs tougher racism sanctions

English Players' Union backs tougher racism sanctions

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

The English Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) issued a six-point action plan to help deal with racism on Wednesday following a series of high profile developments in the fallout from the John Terry-Anton Ferdinand case.

Argentine held for 'racism' released

Argentine held for 'racism' released

Rediff.com16 Apr 2005

LaLiga boss apologises to Vinicius for online attack

LaLiga boss apologises to Vinicius for online attack

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Tebas said he shared the 22-year-old's frustration over the lack of action to eradicate racism in Spain, and took aim at soccer organisers and Spanish authorities, saying neither were doing enough to clamp down on racism.

Balotelli: Is racism legal in France?

Balotelli: Is racism legal in France?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

A furious Mario Balotelli asked fans whether racism was "legal in France" after the Nice striker accused Bastia supporters of abusing him during his team's 1-1 Ligue 1 draw on Friday, prompting a French League investigation.

We never ask for revenge, we ask for equality and respect: Bravo on racism

We never ask for revenge, we ask for equality and respect: Bravo on racism

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

"Enough is enough", said West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo as he opened up on the raging issue of racism and called for "respect and equality" for black people, who have faced discrimination for years. Bravo joined the likes of his former captain Darren Sammy and Chris Gayle in denouncing racism in the wake of African-American George Floyd's killing at the hands of a white police officer in the United States.

Anti-racism knee gesture casts controversy over Euros

Anti-racism knee gesture casts controversy over Euros

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

England were booed by some of their fans in two friendlies while Ireland were jeered in Hungary for kneeling before kickoff

Partial stadium closure for CSKA over Toure racism

Partial stadium closure for CSKA over Toure racism

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

CSKA Moscow must close part of their stadium for their next Champions League home game following the racist abuse hurled at ManchesterCity's Yaya Toure by the Russian club's fans last week, UEFA said on Wednesday.

'Racism not about East-West divide'

'Racism not about East-West divide'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2003

Black Players Coalition of MLS formed to conquer racism

Black Players Coalition of MLS formed to conquer racism

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

A group of more than 70 Major League Soccer (MLS) players have formed a new coalition that was unveiled on Friday with the aim of addressing racial inequalities in the U.S.-based league and standing with those who fight racism in the sport. The Black Players Coalition of MLS, which is being headed up by Toronto FC defender Justin Morrow, was announced to coincide with the Juneteenth holiday marking the abolition of slavery in the United States.

'Racism does exist in cricket'

'Racism does exist in cricket'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2003

Check out what readers feel about racism in cricket.

Amid war in Gaza, US man kills 6-yr-old Palestinian boy

Amid war in Gaza, US man kills 6-yr-old Palestinian boy

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

A Chicago-based man, Joseph M Czuba, aged 71, has been arrested and charged with murder and hate crimes after allegedly stabbing and killing a 6-year-old boy and seriously wounding his mother.

Uttam's Take: Vaccine RACISM!

Uttam's Take: Vaccine RACISM!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on Britain's controversial travel advisory wherein Indian travellers who received both doses of the Covishield vaccine will be considered unvaccinated and have to undergo self-isolation for 10 days.

Call for Blatter's head over racism comments

Call for Blatter's head over racism comments

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

Gordon Taylor, the chief executive of England's players' union, called on FIFA president Sepp Blatter to resign on Thursday saying the Swiss 75-year-old's comments on racism showed he was 'out of tune and out of time.'

'If you play for England, we will shoot you': DeFreitas opens up on racism

'If you play for England, we will shoot you': DeFreitas opens up on racism

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Former England all-rounder Phillip DeFreitas claims to have received during his playing days as he opened up on the raging issue of racism in sports. The 54-year-old DeFreitas, who took 140 and 115 wickets in 44 Tests and 103 ODIs respectively for England, said the multiple death threats that he received affected his international career as he couldn't focus on cricket.

AI bombing: Racism issue dominates hearing

AI bombing: Racism issue dominates hearing

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

Sociologist Sherene Razack, professor at the University of Toronto, was grilled about a report she prepared for the victims' families alleging that systemic racism led to Canadian officials minimising the warnings to Air India and being slow to respond after the devastating bombing.

German FA boss admits mistakes in Ozil affair but rejects racism accusations

German FA boss admits mistakes in Ozil affair but rejects racism accusations

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Ozil, who plays for English Premier League club Arsenal, was criticised for having his photograph taken with Turkey's authoritarian President Tayyip Erdogan in May.

Chelsea's Terry denies racism charges

Chelsea's Terry denies racism charges

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

Chelsea and England soccer captain John Terry pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to a charge of racially abusing opponent Anton Ferdinand during a Premier League match in October.

People in east look Chinese, south like Africa: Sam Pitroda

People in east look Chinese, south like Africa: Sam Pitroda

Rediff.com8 May 2024

He further added that the people of India respect different languages, religion, food and customs which varies from region to region. "That's the India that I believe in, where everybody has a place and everybody compromises little bit," he said.

Seven people arrested for racially targeting Vinicius Jr

Seven people arrested for racially targeting Vinicius Jr

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Four men were arrested in Madrid, police said, three of whom were members of "a radical group of fans of a Madrid club", who were previously flagged during matches as "high risk" to help curb violence during games.

ICC asks India about racism reports

ICC asks India about racism reports

Rediff.com14 Oct 2007

International Cricket Council chief executive Malcolm Speed has written to officials in India and Pakistan to ask about reports of racism during matches this week.

Soccer Extras: Sterling honoured with award for fighting racism

Soccer Extras: Sterling honoured with award for fighting racism

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

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ICC to discuss anti-racism policy

ICC to discuss anti-racism policy

Rediff.com23 Sep 2006

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is to discuss possible revisions to its anti-racism policy when the chief executives of member nations meet in Dubai on Sunday.

Cut points, serve Euro bans for racism: Vieira

Cut points, serve Euro bans for racism: Vieira

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

Former Arsenal and Manchester City midfielder Patrick Vieira has said clubs should be docked points or kicked out of European competitions if their fans or players are found guilty of racism.

Delhi Capitals to buy stake in English county side Hampshire?

Delhi Capitals to buy stake in English county side Hampshire?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

If the deal comes to fruition, it will make Hampshire the first county side to be owned by an overseas franchise.

Satish Shah's 'Sarabhai style' reply to racism at UK airport

Satish Shah's 'Sarabhai style' reply to racism at UK airport

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

"I replied with a proud smile 'because we are Indians' after I overheard the Heathrow staff wonderingly asking his mate how can they afford 1st class?" Shah tweeted on Tuesday.

Racism row over Stockholm Marathon prize money

Racism row over Stockholm Marathon prize money

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Accusations of racism have forced organisers of the Stockholm Marathon to change their proposed plan to give prize money to only Nordic runners.

Brazil opens anti-racism drive, targets Blatter remarks

Brazil opens anti-racism drive, targets Blatter remarks

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

World Cup 2014 hosts Brazil appeared to publicly slam FIFA chief Sepp Blatter when they launched a campaign against racism in sport on Thursday.

FIFA to create anti-racism team

FIFA to create anti-racism team

Rediff.com9 Mar 2005

Zimbabwe racism hearing scrapped

Zimbabwe racism hearing scrapped

Rediff.com30 Sep 2004

South African high court judge Steven Majiedt, on the ICC panel, blamed "the inflexible attitudes of both parties."