Italy’s referees punish more dark-skinned footballers than light
Referees in Italy’s top football league give more yellow and red cards to Black and darker-skinned players than to their light-skinned teammates, research shows.
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FA to investigate alleged racial abuse of Birmingham keeper
The Football Association said it would investigate alleged racist abuse aimed at Birmingham City goalkeeper Neil Etheridge as a matter of urgency following an incident in their FA Cup game at Blackburn Rovers on Saturday.
FA Cup wrap: Kevin Long and Mark Sykes on target in third round
Birmingham City produced a second-half comeback to avoid an FA third-round upset with Republic of Ireland international Kevin Long scoring the winner in a 2-1 success at Forest Green Rovers.
Filthiest penalty of the season? Norwich City’s Marcelino Nunez scores audacious spot-kick
Norwich City summer signing Marcelino Nunez scored an early contender for the filthiest penalty we’ll see all season during Tuesday night’s Carabao Cup clash against Birmingham City.
Norwich progress in cup after shoot-out win over Birmingham
Norwich beat Birmingham 4-2 on penalties to make progress in the Carabao Cup after throwing away a two-goal lead in the second half to draw 2-2 after 90 minutes at Carrow Road.
Opinion: Why Birmingham City should launch a potentially ambitious swoop for former player
Birmingham City target Jack Butland faces two months on the sidelines after breaking a finger, according to a Patreon report from journalist Alan Nixon.
Jordan James starts: The strongest Birmingham City XI John Eustace can field as Luton Town clash looms
Preparing for the start of the new Championship campaign, Birmingham City will be hoping to progress after last season’s 20th placed finish.
Ruddy, Mooy, Simmonds: The latest Birmingham City news headlines you might have missed
After Birmingham City finished 20th in the league last season, at first it looked as though Lee Bowyer had managed to keep his job for the new season.