Jim Crawford backs Ireland’s youngsters for walking off after alleged racism
Republic of Ireland Under-21s boss Jim Crawford has backed his players for walking off after one of their team-mates was allegedly racially abused.
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Qatar FA denies racial abuse by player, says he was victim instead
The Qatar FA (QFA) has said Yusuf Abdurisag did not use discriminatory language against a player from the New Zealand team, who abandoned their friendly at halftime on Monday in protest at an alleged racist slur.
Fifa to examine alleged racism incident during Ireland under-21s match
Fifa will take a “zero tolerance” approach if allegations of racism which led to the abandonment of two friendly matches played on Monday are found proven.
FIFA social media tool aims to protect Women's World Cup players from abuse
A package of social media tools designed to protect players from online abuse will be offered to all teams at the 2023 Women's World Cup, soccer's world governing body FIFA said on Sunday.
England, France ease to Euro qualifying wins as Wales fall at home to Armenia
PARIS: England and France cruised to victories over international minnows in Euro 2024 qualifying on Friday, but Wales saw their hopes of reaching next year’s finals in Germany suffer a setback in a 4-2 home defeat by Armenia.
Scolari comes out of retirement to coach Brazil’s Atletico Mineiro
SAO PAULO: Former Brazil and Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari came out of retirement on Friday to take charge of Atletico Mineiro.
Fatma Samoura to step down as FIFA secretary general
FIFA secretary general Fatma Samoura, the first female and non-European to hold the role, is to leave her post at the end of the year.
FIFA strikes Women’s World Cup TV deal in Germany — reports
BERLIN: FIFA has reportedly secured a deal with German broadcasters to televise the 2023 Women’s World Cup, avoiding the threat of a controversial blackout in the country. German media reported on Wednesday the tournament will be broadcast on public networks ZDF and ARD.