Footballers facing abuse claims are still playing
Alleged victims tell the BBC top clubs prioritise commercial interests over the safety of women. Source link
Wayne Barnes: Rugby World Cup final referee describes impact of social media abuse
Former rugby union referee Wayne Barnes, who oversaw the World Cup final in October, speaks to BBC sports editor Dan Roan about the impact of social media abuse towards him and his family. Barnes took charge of a record 111 Tests, including officiating at five World Cups, before retiring earlier this month. Source link
Wayne Barnes: Rugby World Cup final referee on social media abuse he and family faced
Retiring rugby World Cup referee Wayne Barnes speaks to BBC Sports Editor Dan Roan on social media abuse Former rugby union referee Wayne Barnes says people “don’t see the human side of refereeing” after describing the online abuse he and his family faced following the World Cup final. His wife, Polly, previously said Barnes received […]
Fan guilty of Rio Ferdinand racial abuse
Jamie Arnold made racist gestures towards the ex-England defender during a Wolves game in May 2021. Source link
Vinicius Jr: Barcelona to investigate claims of racist abuse against Real Madrid forward
Vinicius Jr made his Real Madrid debut in 2018 Barcelona will “investigate any racist insult” following reports Real Madrid’s Brazil forward Vinicius Jr was abused by fans during Saturday’s El Clasico. Two goals from Jude Bellingham, including a last-minute winner, saw Madrid beat their fierce rivals 2-1 at Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium. The alleged racist […]
Luton Town say Elijah Adebayo ‘tired’ of racist abuse after fresh incident
Adebayo helped Luton Town to promotion into the Premier League last season Luton Town say striker Elijah Adebayo is “tired” of the racist abuse aimed at him after suffering it again following his side’s defeat by Tottenham. The Hatters were beaten 1-0 by Spurs on Saturday during a weekend of matches to highlight the Premier […]
Destiny Udogie: Tottenham condemn racist abuse towards defender
Young Italian defender Destiny Udogie has impressed for Tottenham Tottenham have condemned racist abuse directed at defender Destiny Udogie on social media after Saturday’s 2-1 home win against Liverpool. Liverpool forward Diogo Jota was sent off for a second bookable offence when he fouled Udogie. Tottenham said in a statement: “We are disgusted at the […]