UEFA punish Lazio for racist fans
UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Lazio following racist chants during the game with Sparta Prague. The referee halted play for under a minute when racist ‘monkey noises’ were aimed…
UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Lazio following racist chants during the game with Sparta Prague. The referee halted play for under a minute when racist ‘monkey noises’ were aimed…
Stefano Eranio tried to explain his racist gaffe on Swiss TV, but only served to dig himself deeper. The former Genoa, Milan and Derby County player was sacked by the…
A Swiss TV station sacked pundit and former player Stefano Eranio for a racist comment made about Roma’s Antonio Rudiger. The ex-Milan midfielder was commentating on last night’s Champions League…
Real Madrid Coach Carlo Ancelotti backs Arrigo Sacchi, caught in a racism row, with the cryptic phrase: “Many enemies, much honour.” The man who led the Azzurri to the 1994…
Former Coach Arrigo Sacchi admits he was ‘careless’ in causing his racism row, but hits back at FIFA President Sepp Blatter and anti-racist ‘populism’. Former Coach Arrigo Sacchi admits he…
Verona say they’ll keep pushing for the truth over racism claims, but it feels like “fighting Kalashnikovs with blowpipes.” Verona say they’ll keep pushing for the truth over racism claims,…
Milan midfielder Michael Essien says the football world must act sooner rather than later in order to stop racism in the game. Verona have picked up a partial stadium closure…
UEFA President Michel Platini praised Francesco Totti and Paul Pogba, while stating Carlo Tavecchio is “not racist, just stupid.” UEFA President Michel Platini praised Francesco Totti and Paul Pogba, while…
Hellas Verona released a statement calling accusations of racism against Milan “the low point of our history.” Hellas Verona released a statement calling accusations of racism against Milan “the low…
FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio insists the six-month UEFA ban for racist comments “makes no practical difference.” The chief was handed a six-month ban from committees, but can still hold meetings…
UEFA banned Carlo Tavecchio for six months after racist comments, but the FIGC and Claudio Lotito insist he won’t resign. The President was banned for six months following racist comments…
UEFA have officially banned FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio for six months over his racist comments. UEFA have officially banned FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio for six months over his racist comments.…
Police in England are investigating racist abuse aimed at Italy and Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli on Twitter. He tweeted: “Man Utd... LOL” during their surprise 5-3 Premier League defeat to…
Ex-Milan Coach Clarence Seedorf is disappointed that there are so few black tacticians working in Europe. The former player and boss of the Rossoneri spoke to La Gazzetta dello Sport…
Fiona May admits she was “shocked and honoured” to be appointed counsellor to the FIGC on fighting racism. Born in England, May chose to compete for Italy in athletics after…
Juventus President Andrea Agnelli made a speech at the UEFA Respect Diversity meeting on fighting racism. Juventus President Andrea Agnelli made a speech at the UEFA Respect Diversity meeting on…
FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio has sent a letter to all the UEFA Federations apologising for his racist comments. It’s reported he sent the missive out to all 53 Federations to…
Demetrio Albertini slammed Lazio President Claudio Lotito, while Carlo Tavecchio could get a four-month ban. Demetrio Albertini slammed Lazio President Claudio Lotito, while Carlo Tavecchio could get a four-month ban. Albertini and…
Roma goalkeeper Morgan De Sanctis confirms “the Scudetto is our primary objective” and he will be fit for the start of the season. The shot-stopper has not played since May…
Carlo Tavecchio said “not even John F Kennedy’s assassin had to suffer” this pressure over his racist comments. In what is bound to be seen as yet another gaffe from…