Wesley Fofana and Hannibal Mejbri respond to online racist abuse
Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana said “nothing changes” and “people are never punished” after he and Burnley’s Hannibal Mejbri were sent racist abuse following Saturday’s 1-1 draw.
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Lue says Clips' aim unchanged despite roster upheaval: 'We're playing to win' - ESPN
LOS ANGELES — The LA Clippers might look drastically different than the team that came into the season with lofty aspirations, but Clippers coach Tyronn Lue made it clear Friday that the organization's goals remain the same.
Sources: Prestianni told UEFA he called Vinícius Jr. anti-gay slur - ESPN
Gianluca Prestianni has already given evidence in UEFA's investigation into his alleged racist abuse of Vinícius Júnior during Real Madrid 's Champions League playoff game at Benfica this week, sources told ESPN.
Kompany: Mourinho made 'huge mistake' with Vini Jr. comments - ESPN
Bayern Munich head coach jose Vincent Kompany has said Benfica boss José Mourinho made a «huge mistake» in his post-match comments following alleged racist abuse of Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior.
Bayern boss Kompany blasts Mourinho over Vinicius racism row response
Feb 20 : Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany delivered a scathing critique of Jose Mourinho's handling of racism allegations involving Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr, calling the Benfica coach's comments a "huge mistake" in leadership.
Brazil call for ‘rigorous’ punishments in Vinicius Junior racism case
The Brazilian Football Confederation has written to UEFA and FIFA stressing the need to “identify and punish” anyone guilty of racially abusing Vinicius Junior.
Turkey detains 32 suspects in widening betting probe, prosecutor's office says
ISTANBUL, Feb 20 : Turkish authorities detained 32 suspects, including executives of football clubs, on Friday as part of a widening investigation into alleged match-fixing and illegal betting in the country's professional leagues, the prosecutor's office in Istanbul said.
England captain criticises social media after Edogbo suffers racial abuse following Ireland debut
England captain Maro Itoje has criticised the “corrosive” effects of social media in response to the racial abuse faced by Ireland’s Edwin Edogbo following his international debut.