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Liverpool FC criticised
The Anthony Walker Foundation, an anti-racism charity set up after the racist murder of the teenager, has criticised Liverpool FC's handling of the Luis Suarez controversy.
16 February 2012 (external article)
independent John Terry stripped of captaincy
The FA has announced that John Terry will be stripped of his England captaincy until after his court trial for allegedly racially abusing Anton Ferdinand.
3 February 2012 (external article)
bbc news John Terry faces trial for alleged racist abuse
Chelsea captain John Terry will stand trial for alleged racist comments towards QPR Anton Ferdinand. A not guilty plea was entered by Terry's barrister and the trial will take place on 9 July, after the Euro finals.
1 February 2012 (external article)
bbc news Nine football fans held over racist chanting
Nine Charlton Athletic fans have been arrested on suspicion of singing racist songs on a train after a match.
26 January 2012 (external article)
bbc news QPR and Chelsea together against racism
QPR and Chelsea football clubs have jointly decided to take action against anyone making racist comments as the two sides meet for the first time since John Terry was charged with racially abusing a QPR's player.
25 January 2012 (external article)
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The international language of football
By Jenny Bourne
Reading of the allegations of racism in football, it struck me as the more sad, that, over the years, football has been for me the great leveller, the international language which speaks across countries, class and gender.
18 January 2012 (549 words)
independent Politicians demand inquiry into racism in football
Politicians have attacked the Football Association for 'dragging their feet' over racism in football, calling for an inquiry into the issue.
10 January 2012 (external article)
independent Politicians demand inquiry into racism in football
Politicians have attacked the Football Association for 'dragging their feet' over racism in football, calling for an inquiry into the issue.
10 January 2012 (external article)
guardian Liverpool FC racism hypocrisy condemned
Herman Ouseley, chair of football's equality and inclusion campaign, Kick It Out, has condemned the hypocrisy of Liverpool Football Club with regard to its response to the suspension of its striker Luis Suárez for racial abuse.
5 January 2012 (external article)
bbc news No Luis Suarez appeal over racism ban
Liverpool will not appeal against Luis Suarez's eight-match ban for racially abusing Manchester United defender Patrice Evra. However they strongly maintain Suarez was innocent of the charge.
4 January 2012 (external article)
guardian England captain faces racial abuse charge
The crown prosecution service has announced that the Chelsea and England captain, John Terry, will face criminal charges in relation to the alleged racial abuse of QPR defender Anton Ferdinand.
21 December 2011 (external article)
guardian Luis Suárez banned after racial abuse
Liverpool striker Luis Suárez has been banned for eight matches and fined £40,000 after the Football Association found him guilty of racially abusing Manchester United defender Patrice Evra.
21 December 2011 (external article)
daily mirror Football accused of institutional racism
Lord Triesman, the former head of the Football Association, has claimed that the lack of Black managers in the game is a result of a 'form of institutional racism'.
19 December 2011 (external article)
guardian CPS considers charging John Terry
Police have passed a file to the Crown Prosecution Service following their investigation into allegations that he racially abused Anton Ferdinand.
1 December 2011 (external article)
guardian Police interview John Terry
John Terry has been interviewed by Hammersmith and Fulham police following the allegations that he racially abused Anton Ferdinand last month.
29 November 2011 (external article)
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Racism: on the pitch but off the agenda
By Jon Burnett
What should we make of recent allegations of racism in football?
24 November 2011 (1337 words)
halesowen news Footballer posts racist comments on Twitter
Lee Smith, a Worcester City footballer, has posted comments on Twitter suggesting that 'illegal immigrants' should be killed. Smith claims the comments were 'banter'.
15 November 2011 (external article)
espn soccernet Lord Ouseley threatens to quit FA over racism allegations
Lord Ouseley has threatened to resign from the FA over the way it has conducted its investigation into the alleged racial abuse of Anton Ferdinand by John Terry.
10 November 2011 (external article)
guardian EDL target Fifa over poppy ban
EDL members climbed onto the roof of Fifa HQ in protest at their decision to ban England players from wearing poppies, which was also criticised by David Cameron.
10 November 2011 (external article)
bbc news Police investigation over Terry race allegations
The Metropolitan police has begun a formal investigation into allegations that Chelsea captain John Terry racially abused QPR's Anton Ferdinand.
2 November 2011 (external article)
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