News for 'racial abuse'

Racism hurtful, it's due to ignorance: Chhetri

Racism hurtful, it's due to ignorance: Chhetri

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Sunil Chhetri said said if more people are made aware and educated about the issue, the incidents of abuse will also go down.

No handshake again as Chelsea meet QPR in Premier League

No handshake again as Chelsea meet QPR in Premier League

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

The Premier League have agreed that no handshakes will take place in the match between Queens Park Rangers and Chelsea on Sunday because of tensions between John Terry and Anton Ferdinand.

England pacer Archer subjected to 'racial insults' during NZ Test

England pacer Archer subjected to 'racial insults' during NZ Test

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

England fast bowler Jofra Archer on Monday claimed he was subjected to "racial insults" by a spectator during the fifth and final day of the first Test against New Zealand, in Mount Maunganui.

PIX: Real Madrid players, fans rally behind Vinicius Jr

PIX: Real Madrid players, fans rally behind Vinicius Jr

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Real Madrid fans and players showed their support for Vinicius Jr who was subjected to racial abuse over the weekend.

Suarez apologises for not shaking Evra's hand

Suarez apologises for not shaking Evra's hand

Rediff.com12 Feb 2012

Liverpool forward Luis Suarez apologised on Sunday for not shaking Patrice Evra's hand before his side's 2-1 defeat at Manchester United.

Chelsea deny hypocrisy in referee racism claims

Chelsea deny hypocrisy in referee racism claims

Rediff.com13 Nov 2012

Chelsea have denied any hypocrisy in making a complaint against English referee Mark Clattenburg for inappropriate language while standing by club captain John Terry over his four-match ban for racial abuse.

FA Cup: Liverpool down United; Chelsea through

FA Cup: Liverpool down United; Chelsea through

Rediff.com28 Jan 2012

Substitute Dirk Kuyt struck two minutes from time to give hosts Liverpool a 2-1 FA Cup fourth-round victory over Manchester United on Saturday with visiting captain Patrice Evra being booed throughout and making a mistake for the winner.

Chelsea unlikely to extend Terry's, Lampard's contracts

Chelsea unlikely to extend Terry's, Lampard's contracts

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

Chelsea will reportedly not be offering John Terry a new contract when his current deal expires at the end of next season, it has emerged.

Cole fined by FA for Twitter insult

Cole fined by FA for Twitter insult

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

Chelsea defender Ashley Cole has been fined 90,000 pounds by the Football Association for a Twitter insult he aimed at the governing body last week, the FA said in a statement on Thursday.

England U-21 players attacked by Serbia opponents

England U-21 players attacked by Serbia opponents

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

England players and officials were attacked by their Serbian opponents and racially abused by home fans moments after a 1-0 win over Serbia in a European Under-21 playoff on Tuesday.

FA Cup: Liverpool face Man Utd, Chelsea play QPR

FA Cup: Liverpool face Man Utd, Chelsea play QPR

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

Liverpool will play Manchester United and Queens Park Rangers face a potential tie against Chelsea, in what would be a re-run of two matches at the heart of recent racism rows in English soccer, after Sunday's FA Cup fourth round draw.

Suarez gets eight-match ban for racist slur against Evra

Suarez gets eight-match ban for racist slur against Evra

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has been banned for eight matches and fined 40,000 pounds for racially abusing Manchester United defender Patrice Evra during a Premier League match at Anfield in October, the FA said on Tuesday.

Racism on football pitch: Allegations against Fabregas, Terry

Racism on football pitch: Allegations against Fabregas, Terry

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas denied on Sunday that he racially abused Sevilla's Malian striker Frederic Kanoute in Saturday's 0-0 La Liga draw at the Nou Camp and the pair later settled their differences by telephone.

'Charges leveled by Symonds are baseless'

'Charges leveled by Symonds are baseless'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

"The cops and other security personnel on duty in the stands have vouched that the people were actually chanting the hymns of Lord Ganesha in Gujarati and Hindi," said Vadodra Police Commissioner C.P. Thakur.

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.

Archer included in England squad for final Test

Archer included in England squad for final Test

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

England selected Jofra Archer, on Thursday, signalling the possibility of continuing with the rotation of the bowlers.

Gerrard would be perfect England captain: Rooney

Gerrard would be perfect England captain: Rooney

Rediff.com12 Feb 2012

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has put aside club rivalry by stating that Liverpool's Steven Gerrard would be the best man to lead England at Euro 2012.

EPL: Rooney double sends United top in dramatic tie

EPL: Rooney double sends United top in dramatic tie

Rediff.com11 Feb 2012

Wayne Rooney fired Manchester United to the top of the Premier League on Saturday after they beat Liverpool 2-1 in a match preceded by Luis Suarez's refusal to shake Patrice Evra's hand before the kickoff.

I don't agree with FA over Terry sacking: Capello

I don't agree with FA over Terry sacking: Capello

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

England manager Fabio Capello disagrees with the Football Association's decision to strip John Terry of the national team captaincy, the Italian said on Sunday.

FA strip Terry of England captaincy

FA strip Terry of England captaincy

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

John Terry has been stripped of the England captaincy, the English FA said on Friday

Chelsea skipper Terry faces court over racism claims

Chelsea skipper Terry faces court over racism claims

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

Chelsea and England captain John Terry will face claims that he racially abused Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand during a Premier League match in October when his case comes before a London court on Wednesday.

Football focus: Rudiger's racism investigation closed

Football focus: Rudiger's racism investigation closed

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

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Suarez grateful for Liverpool support: Dalglish

Suarez grateful for Liverpool support: Dalglish

Rediff.com24 Dec 2011

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has defended the club's support of Luis Suarez following criticism for their reaction to the eight-match ban given to Uruguayan who was found guilty of racially abusing Manchester United's Patrice Evra.

Ferguson says Evra stands by Suarez racism claim

Ferguson says Evra stands by Suarez racism claim

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

Manchester United defender Patrice Evra is standing by his allegation that he was racially abused by Liverpool's Luis Suarez and will continue to pursue the matter, United manager Alex Ferguson said on Monday.

Bhajji row behind Symonds' diminishing commitment

Bhajji row behind Symonds' diminishing commitment

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

Andrew Symonds has not forgiven Cricket Australia (CA) for downgrading racism charges against Harbhajan Singh and his sagging commitment dates back to the infamous 'Monkey-gate' scandal, according to reports.

City's De Bruyne fractured nose, eye socket in Champions League final

City's De Bruyne fractured nose, eye socket in Champions League final

Rediff.com30 May 2021

Kevin De Bruyne had to be replaced by Gabriel Jesus in the 60th minute on Saturday following a collision with Antonio Rudiger.

Archer target of racist chants during 4th Ashes Test

Archer target of racist chants during 4th Ashes Test

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

The spectator, in a letter of complaint to the ECB, also said women were subjected to sexist chants while homophobic abuse was directed at some players by the same group of people.

Procter's statement on Harbhajan ruling

Procter's statement on Harbhajan ruling

Rediff.com24 Jan 2008

India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh was on Sunday, January 6, banned for three Test matches after International Cricket Council Referee Mike Procter upheld the Australian team's charge that he racially abused Andrew Symonds.

Suarez is a disgrace to Liverpool: Ferguson

Suarez is a disgrace to Liverpool: Ferguson

Rediff.com12 Feb 2012

Luis Suarez is a disgrace to Liverpool and should never be allowed to play for them again, Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said after the Uruguayan refused to shake Patrice Evra's hand on Saturday.

New Zealand judge to hear Harbhajan appeal

New Zealand judge to hear Harbhajan appeal

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

John Hansen has been appointed as commissioner to hear India spinner Harbhajan Singh's code of conduct appeal, the International Cricket Council said on Wednesday.

Buzz: Bangladesh mull SL tour in October

Buzz: Bangladesh mull SL tour in October

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Michael Kasprowicz quits Cricket Australia Board

Jade Goody Poppa-doms, anyone?

Jade Goody Poppa-doms, anyone?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

Shilpa Shetty to launch ready made food range in memory of the late reality star.

Was the Vancouver attack racist?

Was the Vancouver attack racist?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

Liberal Member of Parliament Ujjal Dosanjh called the attack two weeks ago on six young Indo-Canadians on the outskirts of Vancouver as "troubling." Reportedly, the six Indo-Canadians were assaulted while they were playing tennis at Jackman Park.

No respect lost: Kumble tells Aussies

No respect lost: Kumble tells Aussies

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

India captain Anil Kumble said he harbours no ill feelings towards Australia's players after last week's bad-tempered second Test.

Spain to stage England friendly in Seville

Spain to stage England friendly in Seville

Rediff.com26 Dec 2008

Spain will play an international friendly against England in Seville in February after the visitors refused to play at Real Madrid's Bernabeu stadium, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) said on Tuesday. In a statement, the RFEF said it had decided to hold the match at Sevilla's Sanchez Pizjuan stadium on February 11, without giving any further explanation.

Mbappe breaks Messi's record

Mbappe breaks Messi's record

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Becomes youngest player to reach 20 Champions League goals.

Racist chanting could halt Juve v Inter

Racist chanting could halt Juve v Inter

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

Inter Milan's game at faltering Juventus on Saturday could be stopped if home fans again racially abuse visiting striker Mario Balotelli although the 19-year-old is unlikely to start for the Serie A leaders.

Eng cricketers could join BLM protest during WI series

Eng cricketers could join BLM protest during WI series

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Earlier this week, former England batsman Michael Carberry said cricket was "rife with racism". ]

Indian origin doctor stoned in racial attack

Indian origin doctor stoned in racial attack

Rediff.com9 Aug 2005

Yashen Maharaj, 28, who was attacked on July 23, had worked as part of Medway National Health Service Trust's standby team to treat victims of the July 7 London bombings.

Symonds fined for missing team bus

Symonds fined for missing team bus

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds has been fined after sleeping in and missing the team bus to a training session in Barbados. Symonds was 10 minutes late for the bus but did not miss any part of practice after finding his own way to Kensington Oval.