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India vs Pak: Why ICC won't act against Ahmedabad fans

India vs Pak: Why ICC won't act against Ahmedabad fans

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

The ICC is unlikely to take any action on Pakistan Cricket Board's complaint for alleged boorish crowd behaviour during their World Cup game against India in Ahmedabad on October 14,

'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.

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.

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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FIFA to create anti-racism team

FIFA to create anti-racism team

Rediff.com9 Mar 2005

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.

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."

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.

Brazil claims racism stand

Brazil claims racism stand

Rediff.com15 Apr 2005

UCBSA rubbishes racism claims

UCBSA rubbishes racism claims

Rediff.com9 Oct 2004

SA cricket board denied the charges even as some coloured players said they were made to feel "very unwelcome" in the dressing room.

Widespread racism against immigrants in France: UN

Widespread racism against immigrants in France: UN

Rediff.com4 Oct 2007

Many victims are stranded in socially and geographically isolated urban ghettos, the expert said.

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.

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.

Wigan chairman Whelan threatens to quit over racism row

Wigan chairman Whelan threatens to quit over racism row

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan says he will resign if the English FA find him guilty of racism over comments he made defending the appointment of controversial manager Malky Mackay.

Inter Milan face more racism accusations

Inter Milan face more racism accusations

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

There were renewed calls for action against racism in Italian football on Friday after Inter Milan fans were accused of abusing Tottenham Hotspur striker Emmanuel Adebayor in a Europa League last 16 clash in the San Siro.

Wessels cleared of racism

Wessels cleared of racism

Rediff.com27 Nov 2003

The former South Africa captain was accused by two black players in his Eastern Province squad, where he is coach, of calling them "animals" at a net practice.

Racism victim Hulk pulls out of WC qualifying draw in Russia

Racism victim Hulk pulls out of WC qualifying draw in Russia

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Zenit St Petersburg's Brazilian striker Hulk has pulled out of Saturday's World Cup qualifying draw, only days after complaining of "gross and ugly" racism in Russian football.

Eto'o collects award for anti-racism stance

Eto'o collects award for anti-racism stance

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Samuel Eto'o returned to London to collect an award for his stance against intolerance.

Rio's protest to wearing anti-racism shirt angers Ferguson

Rio's protest to wearing anti-racism shirt angers Ferguson

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson accused Rio Ferdinand of embarrassing him on Saturday after his defender failed to wear a t-shirt in support of an anti-racism campaign.

Frenchman Benzema stokes fresh flames of racism charges before Euro

Frenchman Benzema stokes fresh flames of racism charges before Euro

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Racism cost me Euro 2016 spot, claims Benzema

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.

FIA launches anti-racism campaign

FIA launches anti-racism campaign

Rediff.com24 Apr 2008

Formula One's governing body launched an anti-racism campaign on Thursday at the Spanish Grand Prix circuit where McLaren's Lewis Hamilton was abused in February. It encouraged fans to visit a web site, www.everyrace.net, to pledge support for the campaign message that motor sport welcomed everyone irrespective of their gender, race or background.

Battered Blatter hurt by racism comment

Battered Blatter hurt by racism comment

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

FIFA President Sepp Blatter snapped at colleagues and looked beset by nerves on Wednesday as he described the hurt he felt after being criticised for his comments about racism in soccer.

Blatter's racism comments appalling, says Beckham

Blatter's racism comments appalling, says Beckham

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

FIFA president Sepp Blatter's controversial comments that there is no racism in soccer are appalling, former England captain David Beckham said on Thursday.

Will Macron retain power? France votes in first round of snap polls

Will Macron retain power? France votes in first round of snap polls

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

The outcome may determine whether Macron's centrist coalition retains power or if France faces a period of political cohabitation with the far-right National Rally, led by Marine Le Pen.

Trump calls racism 'evil'; slams white supremacists, neo-Nazis

Trump calls racism 'evil'; slams white supremacists, neo-Nazis

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

All those who engaged in racist violence over the weekend in Charlottesville "will be held fully accountable," Trump said in a televised address from the White House.

I Didn't Expect Kamala Harris To Be The Nominee So Easily

I Didn't Expect Kamala Harris To Be The Nominee So Easily

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

'She's been a terrific advocate for women's rights in recent months and her prosecutor's background will really help her challenge Trump in a forceful way that Biden could not,' notes Sree Sreenivasan.

Kanishka probe: Systemic racism alleged

Kanishka probe: Systemic racism alleged

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

The Canadian government has objected to a report that suggests systemic racism may have played a role in public and government attitudes towards the Air India bombing that killed 329 people in 1985.

White people should apologise for racism: Guardiola

White people should apologise for racism: Guardiola

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

'We should send a thousand million messages for the black people. I'm embarrassed and ashamed of what the white people have done for the black people'

ICC clears Zimbabwe Cricket Union of racism

ICC clears Zimbabwe Cricket Union of racism

Rediff.com17 Oct 2004

The ICC report prepared by India's Solicitor General Goolam Vahanvati and South African High Court judge, Steven Majiedt, found no evidence of racism within the Zimbabwe Cricket Union.

UEFA plans tougher sanctions to combat racism

UEFA plans tougher sanctions to combat racism

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

European soccer governing body UEFA are planning to introduce tough new sanctions to combat racism with players found guilty of racist offences banned for a minimum of 10 matches, UEFA general secretary Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday.

Ferdinand shocked by allegations of England racism

Ferdinand shocked by allegations of England racism

Rediff.com29 Mar 2013

Rio Ferdinand is shocked by the allegation England fans sang racist songs about him and his brother Anton during the 8-0 World Cup qualifying victory in San Marino, the Manchester United defender said on Friday.

UEFA or FIFA won't do anything about racism: Campbell

UEFA or FIFA won't do anything about racism: Campbell

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

Former England centre-back Sol Campbell says European football's governing body UEFA should introduce points deductions as a deterrent to stop racism rather than fining national associations when it happens.

Shilpa Shetty withdraws racism charge

Shilpa Shetty withdraws racism charge

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

'I think there's lots of insecurities from Jade, but it's definitely not racial'.

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.

England have discussed prospect of racism in Russia: Young

England have discussed prospect of racism in Russia: Young

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Russia has pledged to crack down on racism as the country faces increased scrutiny ahead of the World Cup, which it will host from June 14 to July 15 in 11 cities.

Racism allegations heat up between England, Serbia; referee's report awaited

Racism allegations heat up between England, Serbia; referee's report awaited

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

The Serbian Football Association (FSS) has denied allegations by England of racist abuse during an Under-21 qualifier which ended in a brawl.

Football focus: Rudiger's racism investigation closed

Football focus: Rudiger's racism investigation closed

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

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