Race issues

World Cup players facing growing pattern of racist abuse, FIFPRO warns

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Netherlands v Morocco - Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico - June 29, 2026
Netherlands' Crysencio Summerville reacts as he has his penalty saved by Morocco's Yassine Bounou during a penalty shootout REUTERS/Daniel Becerril

Racism and intolerance have worsened in Britain, Starmer says

Demonstrators marching against far-right extremism in London, Britain, on March 28.

Dutch players suffer online racist abuse after shootout loss to Morocco

Netherlands’ Quinten Timber reacting after missing a penalty during the shootout against Morocco.

In the Hot Seat

Young athletes should enjoy the sport, stay away from comparison game, says ex-NBA star Jeremy Lin

MIT ‘embarrassed’ by new book on campus anti-Semitism, professor says

The professor says MIT administrators are trying to minimise its impact by denying him access to money to promote the book.

Malaysian woman apologises over alleged viral videos mocking locals during China trip

The apology was uploaded on the TikTok account @ekyn.wong, where the comments section was disabled.

Man charged over suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh

The 36-year-old suspect had purportedly shouted that he was protecting the country from the Muslims when he was arrested.

Fifa invites South Korean YouTuber targeted by racist gesture to match against Mexico

Yoon Su-jin, known as YouTuber Inocat, was targeted by a racist gesture during a recent World Cup match.

FIFA invites South Korean YouTuber targeted by racist gesture to match against Mexico

FIFA said Yoon Su-jin, known as Inocat, had accepted its invitation to attend the match between South Korea and Mexico in Guadalajara.

Thousands turn out for anti-racism rally after Belfast unrest

Demonstrators take part in a 'United Against Racism' rally after days of anti-immigration violence, following a knife attack on June 8, on June 13.

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