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Luther Burrell finds ‘closure’ after allegations of racism at Newcastle upheld

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Luther Burrell’s allegations of racism at Newcastle upheld by investigation

Luther Burrell has found a “sense of closure” after an independent investigation found he was the victim of racial abuse during his time at Newcastle, although the Rugby Football Union has ruled out taking disciplinary action. Burrell’s claims made ...

05 Apr 2023 at 07:32

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Gianni Infantino ‘deeply saddened’ by racist abuse directed at Jess Carter

Gianni Infantino says he is “deeply saddened” by the online racist abuse directed at England’s Jess Carter at Euro 2025 and promised FIFA will share data with the relevant authorities to identify the culprits. Defender Carter said she will be ...

21 Jul 2025 at 08:29

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Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk says racist abuse of Antoine Semenyo is ‘a disgrace’

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk believes football has to continue to try to educate the next generation about racism after labelling the abuse aimed at Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo as a “disgrace”. The 4-2 win was briefly halted in ...

16 Aug 2025 at 12:00

Man arrested by police in Jess Carter online abuse investigation

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Man arrested over claims of online abuse sent to England defender Jess Carter

A man has been arrested by police officers investigating online abuse sent to England defender Jess Carter during the Women’s European Championships earlier this summer. Lancashire Police arrested a 59-year-old man in Great Harwood on ...

28 Aug 2025 at 13:31

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Antoine Semenyo thanks football world for support after he reports racist abuse

Antoine Semenyo said the response to his report of racist abuse from a Liverpool fan showed football at its best. The opening match of the new Premier League season at Anfield on Friday night was briefly halted in the first half ...

16 Aug 2025 at 15:56

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Lucy Bronze hopes England not taking knee sends ‘more needs to be done’ message

England’s decision not to kneel before Tuesday night’s Euro 2025 semi-final is a statement the Lionesses hope will loudly signal to “people around the world” that “more needs to be done” about racism, said defender Lucy Bronze. ...

20 Jul 2025 at 17:10

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Police make second arrest in Jess Carter online abuse investigation

A second man has been arrested by police investigating online racist abuse sent to England defender Jess Carter during the Women’s Euros. Derbyshire Constabulary arrested a 30-year-old man from Ripley on suspicion of malicious ...

04 Sept 2025 at 12:13

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Not a great place to be – Maro Itoje says racism has to be eradicated from rugby

Maro Itoje says he has experienced moments that have been “below standard” as rugby confronts the findings of a damming report stating racism exists at all levels of the professional game in England. Independent research ...

05 Apr 2023 at 18:45

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