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# Racial Abuse

Last year
2022
# UK
Teenager admits racially abusing Marcus Rashford after Euro 2020 final
Justin Lee Price, 19, directed a slur at the 24-year-old striker after England’s defeat in a penalty shoot-out against Italy last summer.
# Verdict
Chelsea settle historical racist abuse case brought by four former youth players
The club opted to mediate directly with those involved, showing an acceptance of the wrong-doing of previous regimes.
# Investigation
Police arrest man accused of racially abusing Ashley Cole during FA Cup tie
A 24-year-old is in custody on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence, police say.
# Research
‘Trove of racial hatred’ exposed by investigation into online platforms
The director of the Centre for Analysis of the Radical Right said its findings “makes it seem that platforms just don’t care enough” to address online abuse.
All time
# Euro 2020
Boris Johnson condemns 'appalling' racist abuse of England players following Italy defeat
The Metropolitan Police said it would be investigating ‘offensive and racist’ social media comments.
# Kick it out
Marcus Rashford received 'at least 70 racial slurs' following Europa League final defeat
One slur came in a direct message from a person claiming to be a maths teacher.
# problems
Leeds goalkeeper charged with racial abuse
Kiko Casilla is alleged to have made discriminatory comments towards Jonathan Leko.
# problems
Lewis Hamilton scarred for life by childhood racial abuse, says team chief
The 34-year-old will secure his sixth world title and third in successive years if he outscores Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas by 14 points on Sunday.
# Allegations
Football match abandoned following 'racial abuse'
An FA Cup qualifying game between Haringey Borough and Yeovil Town ended after players walked off the field.
# sophie jones
Ex-Sheffield United striker retires and hits out at FA after being found guilty of racial abuse
Sophie Jones has reiterated her innocence and labelled the hearing as a ‘kangaroo court’.
# kirsten mate maher
Investigation launched after claims the Rose of Tralee was racially abused in a takeaway
The incident allegedly happened in the early hours of Sunday morning in Kilkenny city.
# Racial Abuse
Bouncer who was told all Romanians 'are thieves and liars' wins €20k in discrimination case
It was ruled that the company did not address racial abuse directed towards an employee.
# Racial Abuse
Racial abuse temporarily stops Athletic Bilbao's match against Sporting Gijon
Athletic Bilbao forward Inaki Williams was subject to racist chanting during his side’s opening LaLiga game, which saw play suspended.
# UK
Three arrested in Manchester following "disgusting" racist abuse on early morning tram commute
It comes amidst a reported increase in racist incidents in the UK since the Brexit result.
# ahmadzai family
Man arrested and charged with attacking Afghan family in South Dublin
John Connors, 21, is alleged to have taken part in an assault on two Afghan brothers and their nephew in Ballinteer last Thursday night.
# Racial Abuse
'Black Irishman' wins court case after racist assault by bus driver
Bus Éireann made a financial settlement with the complainant.
# London
Man arrested after racially abusing Muslim pensioner and throwing his walking frame off bus
The incident is believed to have happened on Saturday.
# tweet rage
Twitter is 'a bit powerless' to stop Balotelli-style racial abuse
But the social network isn’t the “wild west” and the company does care about hate speech, OK?
# backing
Brendan Rodgers glad to have Mario Balotelli on board
The Reds signed the Italy forward from AC Milan prior to the transfer deadline last month.
# LOI
Bohemians apologise to Zayed over racist abuse
The Airtricity League club have demanded that the fans involved come forward and accept the appropriate punishment.
# Racial Abuse
Wexford GAA star disappointed after racism motion is shot down
Dual player Lee Chin has spoken out on the issue in Gaelic Games.
# ongoing problem
Premier League: Fan arrested for 'racist gesture' at Bassong
The Norwich defender informed the referee of an incident after Robert Snodgrass scored his side’s fourth goal in Swansea.
# Controversy
Formal investigation into Cunningham racial abuse claims confirmed
Ulster GAA said they would base their analysis on the referee’s report from last Sunday’s Ulster final.
# Kick it out
Championship: Lee racially abused at Millwall, says team-mate
Striker Marvin Sordell has reported the incident and says a number of Bolton players were targetted.
Voices
Column: Racism is the Irish reality. We need to stop pretending otherwise.
From violent crime to ethnic slurs, racism rears its head daily, writes Catherine Lynch. It’s time to face up to a very real problem.
# race row
Manchester City prepare complaint over alleged racial abuse
Mario Balotelli told club officials that he was racially abused by supporters during last night’s Europa League win against FC Porto.
# El Clasico
Did Sergio Busquets racially abuse Marcelo? Judge for yourself...
WATCH: New footage allegedly shows the Spain star mouthing racial slurs behind his cupped hand.
# Racism
Belfast Revenue sacks seven over racist underpayment scam
Staff tampered with records to ensure immigrants were wrongly underpaid their child benefit.