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  Sania backs Ozil on retirement, says 'racism should not and will not be accepted'

  Other Sports | July 23, 2018 20:53 IST

  The Arsenal midfielder said that he was quitting the German national football team, citing 'racism' and 'lack of respect' as the main reason to announce his departure.

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  Samuel Eto'o honored for work fighting racism in football

  Football | March 10, 2015 12:16 IST

  London: Recalling the first time he was exposed to racism in football a decade ago, Samuel Eto'o said he made an immediate decision to "stand up and shout" rather than continue to endure abuses and

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  FIFA racism adviser fears boycott of 2018 WCup

  Football | November 04, 2014 23:05 IST

  Doha, Qatar: FIFA anti-racism adviser Tokyo Sexwale believes black players could boycott the 2018 World Cup and urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to demand tougher action against racism in football. Sexwale, who was an anti-apartheid campaigner

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  Ronaldinho abuse reveals soccer racism in Mexico

  Football | November 04, 2014 23:00 IST

  Mexico City: Mexican football got a boost in September when former Brazil and Barcelona star Ronaldinho -- a two-time FIFA player of the year -- joined modest local club Queretaro.The upbeat mood didn't last long.

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  FIFA's Blatter Downplays Racism In Football

  Football | November 17, 2011 12:17 IST

  Geneva, Nov 17: With several top footballers facing allegations of hurling racial abuse at opponents on the pitch, FIFA President Sepp Blatter sparked an angry reaction on Wednesday by suggesting that players involved in such