Arsenal legend on fighting racism and finding love
Alex Scott opens up about overcoming online abuse, finding strength, and her supportive relationship with Jess Glynne. Get inspired.
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Arsenal ban 31 abusive supporters
Arsenal takes a firm stand against abusive and discriminatory behaviour, handing three-year bans to 31 members and season ticket holders.
Tory councillor sends racist tweet about Ian Wright
Conservative councillor Alexis McEvoy has caused outrage by sending a racist tweet about ex-footballer and TV pundit Ian Wright, calling him a “typical black hypocrite” in relation to his support for Gary Lineker.
“I was arrested and tortured” Granit Xhaka’s dad tells his harrowing life story
Granit Xhaka will collect his 100th Switzerland cap when he captains his country against Kosovo, in a game that means more than just a footballing milestone for the Xhaka family.
Chair of Referee’s committee faces racism probe, will step down
The chair of the Referees’ committee, David Elleray, is to step down at the end of the season as the FA Launch an independent investigation into the 67-year-old’s conduct.
Where is Peng Shuai?
China remains silent on the whereabouts of Peng Shuai, who has not been seen since making a sexual assault allegation against a former top Chinese official.
Arsenal renew sleeve deal with Visit Rwanda
Arsenal have reportedly extended their deal with Rwanda who will continue to sponsor the club’s shirt sleeves.
Bukayo Saka abuse prompts strong Arsenal statement
Arsenal have issued a strong statement after Bukayo Saka was racially abused following England’s defeat in the Euro 2020 final to Italy on Sunday night.
Arsenal pressured by Lavazza over Elneny Palestinian support tweet
Arsenal are being pressured by at least one of their sponsors to take action against Mohamed Elneny after the Egyptian midfielder tweeted support of the Palestinian people.
Arsenal to join social media blackout
Arsenal will join a social media blackout this weekend as clubs look to force the various platforms to do something substantial about abuse online.
Steven Gerrard hails ‘sensational’ Arsenal: I was really proud
Steven Gerrard has hailed Arsenal for facing down Slavia Prague before the game started after their player had been banned for 10 games for racially abusing Ranger’s Glen Kamara.
10-match ban for Slavia Prague man who racially abused Rangers’ player
Slavia Prague defender Ondrej Kudela has been handed a 10-match ban by UEFA for his racist abuse of former Arsenal youngster and Rangers’ man, Glen Kamara
Leah Williamson backs social media boycott
Arsenal’s Leah Williamson has backed a call for clubs to boycott social media in a bid to force companies to take abuse seriously.
Arsenal man opens up about racist abuse impact and demands action
Willian has added his voice to the growing calls for more action to be taken to tackle racial abuse online while admitting he is sometimes even afraid to look at his phone.
Arsenal campaign to Stop Online Abuse
Arsenal have thrown their weight behind a campaign to try and tackle the issue of online abuse that targets and harms so many people.
Martin Odegaard on boycotting the Qatar World Cup
Martin Odegaard on if Norway should boycott the 2022 World Cup in Qatar due to human rights abuses and why we need to find a way to better influence change.
Argentina welcomes first transgender player
Argentina’s Villa San Carlos handed Mara Gomez her debut on 7 December, making her the first transgender woman to play for a top flight women’s team in the country.
An open letter from LGBTQ+ people and allies in football
A collective of LGBT+ people and allies with roles in football and across sport have come together to sign an open letter, explaining why this ongoing media coverage is not helping to make the game more inclusive.
Marcelo Bielsa defends decision to make Casilla captain despite racism ban
Leeds’ goalkeeper Kiko Casilla has been banned for eight games after being found guilty of using the N-word at Charlton striker, Jonathan Leko.
Troy Deeney warning to family is no laughing matter
Troy Deeney has apologised to his family in advance that he will take Watford’s relegation out on them at home by smashing objects and throwing some stuff around and this is NOT OK!