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How Racism Almost Forced Me Out Of French Team – Mbappe

How Racism Almost Forced Me Out Of French Team – Mbappe

June 21, 2022 6:31 am

Kylian Mbappe has opened up on how he almost quit the France national team after receiving racist abuse following his penalty miss at Euro 2020.

The world champions were sent packing by Switzerland at the round of 16 stage last June, after Mbappe’s spot-kick was saved by Yann Sommer.

French Football Federation president, Noel Le Graet, claimed that the Paris Saint-Germain star was thinking about retiring from international football afterwards because of the lack of support he received following the crucial penalty miss.

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But Mbappe has said …

'Please Protect Our Citizens', Lesotho Appeals To South Africa

‘Please Protect Our Citizens’, Lesotho Appeals To South Africa

June 6, 2022 4:37 am

The government of Lesotho has disclosed that more needs to be done to protect its citizens working in South Africa after hundreds of them were displaced during clashes with the local population.

A spokesman, Likopo Mahase, revealed that Lesotho, which is surrounded by South Africa, is serious about finding long-lasting solutions for the employment of seasonal farm workers.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that last week, more than 400 Lesotho nationals were displaced during fighting with residents in the town of Hankey in the Eastern Cape.

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A hundred …

Twitter, Facebook, IG Not Doing Enough To Stop Racism - Saka

Twitter, Facebook, IG Not Doing Enough To Stop Racism – Saka

July 16, 2021 2:49 am

Arsenal youngster, Bukayo Saka has berated microblogging giants, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for not ‘doing enough’ to control racial abuses and hateful comments on their platforms.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that Saka missed the last penalty in the Euro 2020 final against Italy last weekend, and ever since, he had been subjected to all kinds of racial abuse from fans of the Three Lions who have refused to forgive.

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In a long statement issued on Thursday, Saka thanked those who sent him words of encouragement and the …

George Floyd Murder - A Chauvinistic Approach

George Floyd Murder: A Chauvinistic Approach?

May 30, 2020 5:31 am
There is a virus in the United States of America at the moment called Racism, the route of which we have been through before.

In fact, you don’t get to talk about USA without the bitter, provocative mention of that word- Racism. This is the real virus without a cure.

In light of the latest chapter on racism, I opine it is best we remember the use of the word Chauvinism.

No, it doesn’t just flow with the present episode’s character. Chauvinism simply means the unwarranted bias, favoritism, or devotion to one’s own particular group, cause, or idea.

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Guardiola Ready To Back Players In Racism Walk-Off

December 23, 2019 5:12 pm

Pep Guardiola has said he would back his players if they ever found themselves compelled to walk off during a game in protest against racist abuse.

The Manchester City manager was talking following the scenes that marred Chelsea’s 2-0 win away to Tottenham Hotspur in the London derby on Sunday.

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger reported he was subjected to racist abuse by home supporters which resulted in the Premier League’s anti-racist protocol being initiated for the first time.

Those measures could have seen players leaving the field — a stance Guardiola insisted Monday he would support should it happen in …

Rudiger Racism Row Takes New Twist Amid Report Of Son Abuse

December 23, 2019 5:09 pm

The latest racism row engulfing English football took a fresh turn Monday amid reports Tottenham Hotspur’s Son Heung-min as well as Chelsea’s Antonio Rudiger had been abused by spectators during Sunday’s fractious London derby.

Chelsea’s 2-0 Premier League win at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium saw referee Anthony Taylor halt play during the second half when Rudiger complained of hearing monkey noises from spectators.

Moments earlier, the Chelsea defender had been involved in a clash with Son that saw the South Korean sent off.

But late Monday a report on the website of Britain’s Guardian newspaper said a Chelsea supporter

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Lampard Out-Wits Mourinho, But Racism Scars Chelsea Win

December 22, 2019 4:13 pm

Frank Lampard out-witted Jose Mourinho as Chelsea powered to a 2-0 win at Tottenham on Sunday that featured a double from Willian, a red card for Son Heung-min and allegations of racist abuse.

Billed as a showdown between Mourinho and Lampard, an explosive London derby showed the student is more than a match for the man who served as his mentor during their time together at Chelsea.

Blues boss Lampard pulled a tactical masterstroke as he cleverly changed his team’s formation, leaving Tottenham manager Mourinho unable to respond as Willian opened the scoring with a blistering strike and increased Chelsea’s …

Inter Held By Roma After Racism, Leaving Juve To Eye Tops

December 7, 2019 4:07 pm

Inter Milan were held to a goalless draw by Roma at the San Siro on Friday, leaving the way open for Italian champions Juventus to reclaim top spot in Serie A this weekend.

Antonio Conte’s side have a two-point advantage on Juventus who play Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.

The match in the San Siro had been overshadowed by a racism storm after Italian sports daily Corriere dello Sport’s controversial “Black Friday” headline.

The front-page headline accompanied an article about the first Serie A meeting between former Manchester United teammates Romelu Lukaku and Chris Smalling.

On the pitch, …

Guardiola Defends Bernardo Silva Over Racism Ban

November 22, 2019 3:27 pm

Pep Guardiola has reluctantly accepted Bernardo Silva’s one-match ban for a tweet comparing teammate Benjamin Mendy to a black cartoon character but the Manchester City manager again insisted that his player was not racist.

The Portuguese will miss the match at home to Chelsea on Saturday after the FA found Silva guilty of an aggravated breach of rules because his tweet included a reference “whether expressed or implied, to race and/or colour and/or ethnic origin”.

Silva tweeted an image of a young Mendy alongside an image of the character representing the Spanish chocolate peanut brand Conguitos in September, deleting it …

Racism The Catalyst For Outspoken Remarks, Says Fury

November 13, 2019 2:21 pm

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury said his outspoken remarks which have caused huge offence to many are down to the racism aimed at Travellers he experienced as an amateur.

The 31-year-old Briton — who is of Irish Traveller descent and is nicknamed ‘The Gypsy King’ — drew a hail of criticism with controversial comments such as ‘a woman’s best place is in the kitchen’ and claiming it would only take the legalisation of paedophilia in addition to the decriminalisation of abortion and homosexuals to see “the devil come home.”

However, Fury — who has battled demons such as

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