Rudiger: ‘De Rossi cared about racist abuse’
Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger reveals the worst racist abuse he ever received was from Lazio fans and why Roma teammate Daniele De Rossi didn’t just join a social media campaign.…
Serie C player given 10-match ban for racism
Padova player Claudio Santini has been handed a 10-match ban for racially abusing an opponent during a Serie C match. Just days after Pisa forward Michele Marconi was given a…
Serie B player given 10-match ban for racism
Pisa striker Michele Marconi has received a 10-match Serie B ban for using a racist phrase against Chievo player Joel Obi. The incident occurred during their 2-2 match on December…
FIGC and FIFPRO join social media boycott
The FIGC, FIFPRO and UEFA have all joined the growing social media boycott in football this weekend to protest growing abuse on these platforms. There have been numerous examples in…
Thuram: ‘Racism not important to football’
Former Parma and Juventus defender Lilian Thuram insists ‘fighting racism isn’t important for football, compared to giving off a positive image and making money.’ The now retired France international gave…
Crotone Mayor’s anti-racism message for Simy
After he was subjected to racist abuse online, the city of Crotone have given striker Nwankwo Simy’s son honorary citizenship. The Nigeria international was the second Crotone player to receive…
Morata: ‘Juventus still believe in Scudetto’
Alvaro Morata assures Juventus ‘still believe’ in their Scudetto chances and back the anti-racism initiative as they host Benevento today. It kicks off at 14.00 GMT, click here for the…
Crotone striker Simy receives racist abuse
After Adam Ounas, now his Crotone teammate Nwankwo Simy has been subjected to vile racist abuse on social media. Ounas showed the kind of insults he received after a 4-2…
Juventus unveil anti-racism shirt
The Lega Serie A airs its anti-racism video before every game this weekend, but Juventus are also using a special edition shirt with racism statistics. March 21 is the International…
Ibrahimovic testimony on Lukaku row
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is not expected to be charged with racist abuse of Romelu Lukaku, as he explained to FIGC investigators that his ‘voodoo’ comment was based on a specific story.…
Ibrahimovic risks racism charge with Lukaku
Zlatan Ibrahimovic risks a long ban if he is found guilty of racist abuse towards Romelu Lukaku during the Milan-Inter Coppa Italia row. The disciplinary commission gave both a one-match…
Boateng: ‘White players never helped against racism’
Kevin Prince Boateng says white players never helped him in the fight against racism and taunts Inter: ‘People have talked too much about about the other club of Milan.’ The…
Racism investigation in Serie B
An investigation has been opened in Serie B after Pisa player Michele Marconi was accused of making a racist remark towards Chievo’s Joel Obi. The alleged incident occurred during yesterday’s…
Torino criticised for Nkoulou kneeling image
Torino have been criticised for their choice of picture to show Nicolas Nkoulou’s goal celebration, where he took the knee in honour of the Black Lives Matter movement. The Cameroon…
Roma launch Black Lives Matter patch
Roma have announced they will have a Black Lives Matter patch on their match shirts for the rest of the Serie A season. ‘It is no longer enough to not…
Chiellini takes racism stand
Juventus captain Giorgio Chiellini has taken a stand against racism following the death of George Floyd. “If it still wasn’t clear, black lives matter.” Protests are taking place around the…
Materazzi: ‘Zidane, racist abuse and insults’
Marco Materazzi reveals what he said to Zinedine Zidane before the headbutt, but shows a lack of understanding when it comes to racist abuse. ‘Fines are so self-righteous now.’ The…
Cagliari issue lifetime bans
Cagliari have identified and imposed lifetime bans on three supporters who were deemed guilty of shouting racist abuse during home games. The Sardinians have been at the centre of attention…
Verona and Roma fans banned
A group of eight Hellas Verona ultras have been banned from stadiums for trying to bring in Hitler hats, while Roma threw out a supporter for racist abuse. Police found…