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Football, anti-discrimination, social inclusion. Network active in 40+ countries. [email protected]
Belgium 🇧🇪 During a Jupiler Pro League match, two Royal Antwerp fans, including a child, made racist monkey gestures towards Union’s Promise David. Antwerp condemned the abuse and is working with police to identify and sanction those responsible. buff.ly/phrrQLg

UK 🇬🇧 Ex-Olympic boxing champion Nicola Adams discussed her post-boxing career & lack of protection for LGBT athletes in football. She contrasted this with boxing, spoke about homophobia in stadiums, and praised athletes who overcame barriers to come out. buff.ly/koPmnuN

Türkiye 🇹🇷 After the Europa League qualifier Shakhtar v Beşiktaş, Shakhtar’s Kevin faced racist abuse from Beşiktaş fans, including a club board member. Beşiktaş condemned the incident and launched proceedings to expel the member. buff.ly/52CtdwB

Brazil 🇧🇷 Figueirense’s Cauã Rosa dos Anjos (Sassá) faced racist abuse from a spectator during a youth match at the Joguinhos Abertos tournament. A police report was filed, and organisers condemned the incident. buff.ly/SkzeCvJ

Argentina 🇦🇷 Zaira Núñez, a trans footballer for Club Deportivo Laprida in Argentina, is challenging prejudice and breaking barriers in sport. Despite discrimination and hardship, she has found belonging in football. buff.ly/PfKuFxQ

Northern Ireland Linfield FC condemned a small group of fans after UEFA fined the club for discriminatory chanting during a Champions League qualifier, saying repeated appeals are ignored and its reputation is being damaged. buff.ly/JNXjwGa

Brazil 🇧🇷 Bahia’s Everton Ribeiro praised his club’s activism on anti-racism, women’s rights, and LGBTQIA+ inclusion. Speaking at the Negritudes Globo Festival, he expressed solidarity with Vinícius Júnior & urged footballers to challenge discrimination. buff.ly/dEeghdY

Italy 🇮🇹 Italy’s U20 basketball star Elisèe Assui celebrated their historic Euro win and spoke about racist abuse faced during the tournament. He criticised prejudice against Italians of foreign heritage, stressing his full identity as Italian. buff.ly/3jJ70kD

Mexico 🇲🇽 In Zacapu, Mexico, Mayor Mónica Valdez Pulido launched a Municipal Women’s Football League supporting 18 teams, promoting equality and empowering women through sport with new resources and dignified playing spaces. buff.ly/rc3hXh0

Spain 🇪🇸 Radio show La Otra Mañana gathered referees, coaches & journalists to discuss racism in grassroots football. Referee Jixiang Li Ramos described repeated racist abuse, highlighting weak enforcement of anti-racism laws. buff.ly/5zty3iq

Hungary 🇭🇺 Újpest fans hurled anti-Roma slurs at the president of the Hungarian FA Sándor Csányi during the season's first match. The FA warned of harsh sanctions for racist chants, including stand closures and matches behind closed doors. buff.ly/PGPK1Ls

Brazil 🇧🇷 Brazilian podcast Elas na Jogada’s latest episode features basketball player Ágatha Portela & lawyer Graziela Pimentel discussing inclusion for trans people in sport, highlighting barriers faced by athletes and sport’s role in promoting justice. buff.ly/kEjvOKJ

Ireland 🇮🇪 LGBT+ sports clubs in Munster, including Cork Frontrunners, Sarsfields Rugby & Na Laochra Aeracha GAA, are breaking barriers in Irish sport, creating safe, inclusive spaces that foster acceptance, visibility, and belonging for LGBT+ athletes. buff.ly/Jlo3PIe

Italy 🇮🇹 Former France and Juventus star Lilian Thuram recalled facing racist abuse in Italian stadiums, where it was once seen as normal. Presenting his book in Trentino, he urged education and self-awareness to challenge deep-rooted racist prejudices. buff.ly/TawViOl
