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Paolo Di Canio via Sunderland aFC “I have clearly stated that I do not wish to speak about matters other than football, however, I have been deeply hurt by the attacks on the football club. “This is a historic, proud and ethical club and to read and hear some of the vicious and personal accusations is painful. I am an honest man, my values and ...

"I don't have to answer this question any more. I don't want to talk about politics. I'm not in the Houses of Parliament, I'm not a political person, I will only talk about football," said new Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio. In his first official interview and time in front of the press as the new Sunderland manager, Paolo Di Canio refused to ...

"OK, we are all off to see the family's little n****r. He's a crazy head. All the young ladies are invited as well – you can even have a chance to meet the president." While speaking at an event for the People of Freedom party in Lombardy, the younger brother of former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has been filmed making racist remarks ...

More disgusting news coming out about another player having racist chants directed at him. This time the player who was subjected to the abuse is US international Jozy Altidore. Jozy and AZ were playing a Dutch Cup match against Den Bosch and in the first half the racist chanting began: Referee Reinold Wiedemeijer wanted to stop the match in the ...

via Guardian A man has been found guilty of racially abusing two Premier League footballers in front of his wife, children and grandson. William Blything, an Everton fan, hurled the racist abuse at Queens Park Rangers' South Korean captain Park Ji-sung and the Everton forward Victor Anichebe as his team drew 1-1 at Loftus Road on 21 ...

via DailyMail Speaking in Dubai on a tour of the Middle East Blatter called for harsher sanctions against racism, but he argued that the ex-Portsmouth and Tottenham man was wrong to leave the pitch. 'Walk off? No. I don't think that is the solution,' said Blatter in Dubai on Sunday. 'But the Italian federation have yet to provide FIFA with the ...

~~ Disgusting... via Guardian A friendly match between Milan and fourth-tier Pro Patria was abandoned on Thursday after players walked off in protest at racist chanting from fans. The game, played in Busto Arsizio, was called off after 26 minutes when a section of Pro Patria supporters targeted Milan's Kevin-Prince Boateng, who reacted to ...

via TheFA The FA Board today agreed English Football’s Inclusion and Anti-Discrimination Action Plan. The Plan follows close consultation across the game, involving representatives from the football authorities, former players and campaign groups, Since February’s Downing Street summit and a Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee Review ...