Teqball World Championships highlight the path to Olympic inclusion
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Türkgücü Munich: Targeted by far right group, football club founded by Turkish immigrants looks to connect cultures
By Aleks Klosok, CNNUpdated 1209 GMT (2009 HKT) April 3, 2021(CNN)Alban Zinsou says his is a «typical immigrant story.» He came to Germany from Togo in 1995. Initially, he says, integration proved challenging — «we didn't have a lot of interaction with people» — but playing football provided a place where he could be himself. «It was the first time where I had a smile on my face,» adds Zinsou. «You are working hard everywhere to be part of society, but on the pitch, was always the moment where the language didn't play any role.» Zinsou is speaking to CNN Sport from his home in Munich. He talks proudly of doing well at
Lilian Thuram: It’s time to speak out and denounce every act of racism
Former World Cup winner, Lilian Thuram believes players should be brave in the fight against one of the most significant and recurring issues in football, racism.