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International youth meeting to explore sports’ power for integration and peace
A week-long capacity building programme will bring together youngsters from eight European countries to Niš, Southern Serbia, to experience the value…
Twitter campaign to raise awareness of homophobia in Spanish LaLiga
An anti-homophobia Twitter campaign is looking to engage supporters and players in addressing the issues around homophobia in Spanish football by…
European football unites at Respect Diversity conference
Fourth UEFA pan-European ‘Respect Diversity’ conference, to take place in Rome on 10 and 11 September, to raise awareness of how to deal with all…
Austrian football reinforces commitment to stamp out far-right extremism
A number of new anti-discrimination measures have been announced in Austrian football to reinforce the sport's long-standing commitment to stamp out…
‘Culture of discrimination continues to exist in English football’ says Kick Out’s Chair
Kick it Out’s Chair Lord Herman Ouseley has commented on the alleged discriminatory remarks made by former Cardiff City manager Malky Mackay and…
Pioneer programme to increase female participation in Brazilian football
A pilot project is looking to increase the presence and participation of women in Brazilian football through a series of training and educational…
Italy relaxes punishment for ‘territorial’ discrimination
Derogatory chanting against certain regions of Italy will be treated less severely than racial discrimination this season following a decision by the…
UEFA open disciplinary investigation against FIGC President for racism
UEFA have opened a disciplinary investigation against the newly elected President of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) Carlo Tavecchio for…
Argentinian Football Association lends support to gay team
Representatives of the LGBT organisation Comunidad Homosexual Argentina (CHA) and the Argentinian national gay team (SAFG) met the country’s…
University of Stirling conference to look at female empowerment through sport
A sports conference aiming to bring together 350 people, including students, academics, national governing bodies and other stakeholders in University…
Could football help migrant communities “fit in”?
Researchers from Manchester Metropolitan University are investigating how football can help refugees and asylum seekers become part of their new…
Anti-racist festivals take over the European summer
They may not be listed in many mainstream magazines or blogs but anti-racist festivals have fanned out across Europe this summer uniting fans,…
Carlo Tavecchio elected Italian football president despite racist comment
Carlo Tavecchio has been elected the new president of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), replacing Giancarlo Abete following his resignation…
Fare “Football People” Aktionswochen 2014 - Aufruf für Kleinprojekte gestartet
Die Bewerbungsperiode für Fare “Small Grants” für Aktivitäten und Aktionen während der Fare Aktionswochen im Oktober startete am 1. August und…
Vieira criticises Tavecchio election as UISP pledge to fight on against racism
Following the election of Carlo Tavecchio as the new president of the Italian Football Federation, former France captain and Juventus midfielder…
English FA introduces new rule to act against fans’ discriminatory conduct
English football clubs are set to face hefty fines or be ordered to play matches “behind closed doors” if their fans engage in any type of…
Incidents reported to Fare during July 2014
The following incidents of racism, xenophobia, extreme nationalism or homophobia have been reported to Fare during July 2014. This list is only likely…
‘World Cup on artificial grass is discriminatory’ say top women players
Forty top women football players have signed a petition urging FIFA to change its proposal for the 2015 Women's World Cup, in Canada, to be contested…
Portuguese association to host Action Weeks anti-racism film festival
An international film festival focusing on the issues of racism in football is set to take place this October, in Portugal, as part of a collaboration…
Football helps migrants integrate says Australian study
A new research looking into the impact of amateur and semi-professional football on migrant groups, in South Australia, has revealed the game plays a…
Football People small grants launched
The 2014 small grants scheme has been launched by the Fare network to fund activities as part of the Football People action weeks in October. The…
SARI celebrates 18 years of Soccerfest
Anti-discrimination campaigners Sport Against Racism Ireland (SARI) are calling on groups to get involved in the 2014 Soccerfest, to be held in…
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