World Cup Qatar 2022 - Why The UK Government’s Advice To LGBT+ Fans Could Put Them At Risk
Bullying In The Weighing Room – Will Bryony Frost's Case Mark A Sea Change For Sports?
The Azeem Rafiq Case: How Sports Can Better Tackle Player Discrimination
Hungary sanctioned after racist behaviour towards England players
The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has imposed a ban and a substantial fine on the Hungarian Football Federation (MLSZ) in relation to the racist behaviour of numerous supporters during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ qualifying match between Hungary and England on 2 September 2021.
Proposal to strengthen the Online Safety Bill
English football has proposed a set of recommendations to further strengthen the Online Safety Bill and ensure victims of online abuse are adequately protected.
25 Clubs, 40 world-renowned experts, 19 leading politicians launch new vision for our National Game
FAIR GAME, a group of 25 value-driven clubs supported by 40 world-renowned football expert, revealed their new vision for football at a prestigious launch at Plough Lane, the home of AFC Wimbledon, today.
The government is currently developing policies on how to change the national game as part of Tracey Crouch’s football governance review. Fair Game aim is to help develop the long-term realistic solutions needed.
The details of that vision are outlined in Fair Game’s 48-page manifesto, Putting Pride Back In the Shirt: Fair Game’s Solution for the National Game.
It details solutions to various problems within football, including the owners and directors test, financial sustainability, protecting the heritage of clubs, a fairer distribution of TV revenues, opposing the European Super League, and tackling discrimination.
Edleen John writes for the England Programme about ongoing fight against racism
It’s been a difficult year for many of us and as we experienced this summer, football can serve to remind us of some of the things we’ve been missing out on.
Major tournaments are a brilliant opportunity to unite friends, families and the country. They are a hugely exciting time for everybody, and your collective support is what spurs our team on during matches, giving them the best chance of succeeding.
EFL commits support for knee and League-wide anti-discrimination activity
Ahead of the weekend’s opening round of League fixtures, the EFL is reaffirming its support to any player(s) and staff who wish to take the knee during the 2021/22 season
A statement following the online abuse of England players following the Euro 2020 final
We strongly condemn all forms of discrimination and are appalled by the online racism that has been aimed at some of our England players on social media.
NFL fines Washington Football Team $10M following investigation into team culture
The NFL announced Thursday it is fining the Washington Football Team $10 million based on the outcome of the review of the franchise, which was led by independent counsel Beth Wilkinson, that found the club's workplace to have been improper for many years.
Update from The FA on investigation into complaint against Ezgjan Alioski
The FA can confirm that no disciplinary action will be taken for a gesture made by Leeds United FC’s Ezgjan Alioski following a thorough investigation.
During a Premier League fixture on Saturday 15 May 2021 at Turf Moor Stadium, a complaint was made by a Burnley FC player that Leeds United FC’s Alioski had made a gesture, which was also captured on footage, towards another Burnley FC player during the 69th minute that could potentially be perceived as discriminatory.
Sun Yang to miss Tokyo Olympics despite ban being reduced
Three-time Olympic champion Sun Yang will miss the Tokyo Olympics after the Court of Arbitration for Sport reduced his eight-year ban to four years and three months.
Tackling discrimination in football: are existing regulations sufficient to combat social media abuse?
Creating a level playing field? Athletes turning to courts to protect their employment law rights
CEO Mark Bullingham speaks out following departure of former Chairman Greg Clarke
Greg Clarke stepped down from the role as FA Chairman yesterday afternoon, acknowledging that some of his words in the Select Committee hearing were unacceptable and offensive.
Latest decision by AFC Appeal Committee
Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Appeal Committee today dismissed the appeal lodged by Persepolis FC against the decision of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee (DEC) pursuant to which Mr. Isa Alkasir was found to have violated Article 58.1 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code (2019 Edition).
IOC EB receives interim reports on NOC of Belarus and IWF
During its virtual meeting, the EB followed up on its decision from 7 October 2020 to strengthen its investigation into the compliance of the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of the Republic of Belarus with the Olympic Charter.
UEFA supporting Fare #FootballPeople weeks
UEFA partner Fare (Football Against Racism in Europe) has launched its annual #FootballPeople weeks – a campaign that calls on supporters, clubs, players, minority groups and communities to raise awareness of social inequalities in sport, including racism, gender discrimination and homophobia.
FA statement following formal complaint at Wycombe Wanderers v Fleetwood Town match
On 08 July 2020, The FA received a formal complaint from Wycombe Wanderers FC (WWFC) in relation to a potentially discriminatory comment made by a member of Fleetwood Town FC (FTFC) during the clubs’ EFL League One Play-Off Semi-Final second leg on 06 July 2020. It was alleged that the member of FTFC had referred to a WWFC player as a “fat water buffalo”.
Is there trouble on the horizon for algorithms in sport?
Statement from NHLPA and NHL
After much discussion, NHL Players believe that the best course of action would be to take a step back and not play tonight’s and tomorrow’s games as scheduled. The NHL supports the Players’ decision and will reschedule those four games beginning Saturday and adjust the remainder of the Second Round schedule accordingly.
When can sports organisations dismiss employees without fault?
Sport, equality & discrimination – the year in review 2019/20
Resolution of the IOC Executive Board with regard to racism and inclusion
The enjoyment of the rights and freedoms set forth in this Olympic Charter shall be secured without discrimination of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.
Workplace Discrimination For Football Beliefs? Rangers Fan Makes An Unusual Claim
Nigerian Women’s Football & Basketball Teams Fight For Equal Pay
Azeem Rafiq settles tribunal case with Yorkshire County Cricket Club and receives apology
Azeem Rafiq has settled his tribunal case with Yorkshire County Cricket Club and received an apology from new chair Lord Kamlesh Patel.
Riot Games provides Annual Diversity and Inclusion Progress Report - August 2021
Since we started our D&I journey, we made a promise to keep you updated on our progress. We created this report to share that journey which includes both our accomplishments and the challenges we still need to overcome. There is much work to be done not just at Riot Games, but across the industry. It is our collective responsibility to make our workplaces inclusive and safe not just for a handful of people, but for all of us.
Rio Ferdinand tells MPs football is ‘sliding backwards’ because of racist abuse online
Former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand has told MPs that football is "sliding backwards" and racism is being normalised because of the frequent racist abuse online.
West Bromwich Albion Football Club has issued a lifetime ban to a man convicted of racially abusing Romaine Sawyers on social media.
A 50-year-old male has been found guilty of an offence under the Communications Act, having posted a grossly offensive message on social media following the club’s Premier League fixture against Manchester City earlier this year.
Football comes together to fight online abuse
BT’s Hope United and the UEFA Foundation for Children team up to promote inclusion and eliminate discrimination ahead of the UEFA Super Cup in Belfast
New IOC guidelines to ensure gender-equal, fair and inclusive representation in sport in Tokyo
Recognising that sports coverage is very influential in shaping gender norms and stereotypes, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) published ahead of Tokyo 2020 a new edition of its Portrayal Guidelines to raise awareness and call for gender-equal and fair representation of sportspeople across all forms of media and communication.
NFL unable to confirm alleged comments made to Eugene Chung in interview
The NFL said Thursday that it is unable to confirm the nature or origin of alleged discriminatory statements made toward former Philadelphia Eagles assistant offensive line coach Eugene Chung following a review of the matter.
Barrister to lead independent investigation into Swimming Australia culture
A leading barrister will lead an independent investigation into claims of an abusive culture within Australian swimming.
Chris Ronalds assisted in developing the country’s sexual discrimination laws and will now lead the independent investigation into swimmers claims that there is a culture of abuse within Swimming Australia. Ronalds will lead the investigation with an all-female panel and has requested for swimmers to come forward with any complaints they wish to make.
WADA statement regarding CAS hearing – WADA v Sun Yang and FINA
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) welcomes the ruling of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in the case of WADA’s appeal against the Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA) disciplinary panel decision related to an incident that led to a doping control involving Chinese swimmer Sun Yang not being completed as planned.
How Sports Leagues Can Improve Their Diversity: Analysing The NFL And MLB’s Hiring Initiatives
British racing’s leading organisations commit to improving diversity and inclusion
British racing’s leading organisations have come together to improve diversity and inclusion across the sport under a unified “Industry Commitment” to ensure racing truly is a sport for everyone and to help the sport grow and thrive in the future.
British racing is proud to be one of few sports where all genders compete on equal terms. The Industry Commitment aims to formalise the sport’s approach to diversity and inclusion and builds on the extensive existing activity already taking place, including community engagement, education activity and charitable work. Much of this is highlighted and celebrated through the Racing Together platform which has showcased over 80 initiatives across the sport enabling the broadest range of people to participate, progress and achieve in horseracing.
UEFA statement: Paris Saint-Germain vs Istanbul Basaksehir
FA Chairman Greg Clarke issues statement following resignation
As a person who loves football and has given decades of service to our game, it is right that I put the interests of football first.
Football leadership Diversity Code launched to drive more inclusion in the English game
We have today launched our new Football Leadership Diversity Code to drive diversity and inclusion across English football, with over 40 clubs across the Premier League, EFL, Barclays FA Women’s Super League and FA Women’s Championship committing to tackle inequality across senior leadership positions, broader team operations and coaching roles.
England & FA pledge action for new Kick It Out campaign
We have today pledged our support for Kick It Out's new campaign encouraging people across the football community to take action in the battle against discrimination.
Discrimination in football: a guide to The FA’s new charging policies and sanctioning guidelines
LawInSport Yearbook 2019-2020
NHL announces initiatives to combat racism; accelerate its inclusion efforts
The League and its Member Clubs, along with the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) have committed to a number of other specific initiatives.
World Players stands with athletes in the US demanding racial justice
One day after player boycotts in support of racial justice shook the NBA, WNBA, MLS, and MLB, Brendan Schwab, Executive Director of World Players Association, issued the following statement :
New charging policies and sanctioning guidelines for discrimination published
We have today published new charging policies and sanctioning guidelines for discrimination by individual participants and spectators.
Safeguarding children from racism and creating an anti-racist culture in sports organisations
Breaking into Sports Law