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[opiatemasses]

How big a problem is racism in modern football?

Racism in football is a longstanding issue that has yet to be eradicated. The sport, which is beloved by millions around the world, has been marred by instances of racist behaviour from players, coaches, fans, and even governing bodies. These forms of discrimination not only hurt the individuals who are targeted, but also harm sport as a whole and the communities that support it. This begs the question what is being done to tackle it?

One of the most prominent ways in which racism has manifested itself in football is through the use of racial slurs and other forms of verbal abuse directed at players, coaches, and officials. 

In recent years, there have been a number of high-profile incidents, including the case of John Terry, who was accused of racially abusing Anton Ferdinand during a match in 2011. More recently, in 2019, Raheem Sterling was subjected to racial abuse by a spectator during a match against Chelsea.  

As football fans, we need to take greater responsibility. It can be just as bad not calling out this behaviour. So, I question why this behaviour is not being reported and called out as frequently as possibly it should be. 

Perhaps we should consider some form of incentivisation e.g. encouraging fans to report instances of racism by offering a drink. Do you think this would make fans more likely to report racist behaviour?

Another form of racism in football is discrimination in hiring and management. There is a significant lack of diversity in coaching and management positions. 

A study by the Sports People’s Think Tank found that only 4% of professional coaches in England are black, despite the fact that 28% of professional players are black. 

This lack of diversity in leadership positions perpetuates stereotypes and discrimination against black players and coaches. Having said this, it is challenging to arrive at possible solutions, although steps are starting to be taken as I will illustrate later. 

Racism in football is also a manifestation of the racism within the societies where sport takes place. Football clubs can act as symbols of a community, and racist attitudes that are present in a community can be reflected in the attitudes of the fans and officials of a football club. 

Racism can also be found in the way the media covers football. Raheem Sterling spoke out against the media and stood up for his Manchester City colleague  Tosin Adarabioyo when the Daily Mail portrayed him in a very different manner to another white Manchester City youngster Phil Foden. 

It is clear from this example that Adarabioyo was portrayed negatively for buying a house for his family for a large sum of money, when they were happy to show Foden as a hero for the same thing. 

Racist stereotypes and biased representation of players can contribute to discrimination and prejudice. How are newspapers such as the Daily Mail  allowed to get away with this with no form of punishment or sanction? 

To eradicate racism in football, a multifaceted approach is needed. 

One important step is to address racist behaviour when it occurs. This includes holding individuals and groups accountable for their actions and imposing penalties when necessary. This could include fines, bans, and other sanctions. 

Furthermore, it is crucial to raise awareness and educate individuals on the issue of racism, as some may not recognise the harmful effects of their behaviour.

Another important step is to increase diversity and representation in leadership positions within the sport. This can be achieved through initiatives such as the "Rooney Rule", named after NFL team owner Dan Rooney.  

The ruling requires teams to interview at least one person of colour for head coaching and senior football operation vacancies. This will ensure that all voices are heard and will help to break down the stereotypes that have long been associated with football.

In addition, FIFA and other governing bodies of football should also play a leading role in addressing racism. This could include creating and enforcing stricter policies on racist behaviour, promoting diversity and inclusion, and providing resources for players, coaches, and officials to report racist incidents. 

Moreover, creating partnerships with anti-discrimination groups, promoting anti-discrimination campaigns, and fostering a sense of community ownership in football clubs can help to combat racism. This can be achieved through fan engagement initiatives and supporting local community groups that promote diversity and inclusion.

Finally, it is important to recognise that racism in football is a symptom of a larger societal issue. Racism in football cannot be fully eradicated unless it is addressed in society as a whole. It is essential therefore that all people work together to combat discrimination and prejudice in all forms, both in the world of football and beyond. 

In conclusion, racism in football is a serious and ongoing issue that must be addressed. It is not enough to simply condemn racist behaviour; real action must be taken to educate, raise awareness, and stand against racism.

Thanks for reading and please comment on whether you think enough is being done to combat racism, and if not, what you think should be happening.

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[djangokunzmann]

#FuryintheSlaughterhouse #Live - #Kickitout on Mar 17, 2017 in #Hannover https://youtube.com/watch?v=sTbmbmALxWk https://www.instagram.com/p/CmpUTgerK2J/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[sonnys-fan-not-spurs-fan]

I hate the club that condones racism. I hate the club that hides behind the back of the victim. I hate the racist and people who defend him. I hate when Uruguay people come in and say 'that's our culture get over it' I hate when a white man says these koreans are so sensitive. I hate that they did nothing until some of the fans reported them to kickitout. I hate they're coming to Korea. I hate the ignorant racists and who thinks it's funny to say all asians look alike. In conclusion, I hate everything about Tottenham Horspur.

[achou277-blog]

"Football Racism: Forfeit Matches and Harsher Punishments - FIFA's Call ... #FootballRacism #ForfeitMatches #HarsherPunishments #FIFACallforChange #RacismInFootball #KickItOut #SayNoToRacism #StandAgainstRacism #EqualityInFootball #EndRacism #EqualityMatters #NoRoomForRacism #ChangeIsNeeded #FairnessinFootball #TackleRacism #FootballReform #RacismAwareness #AntiRacism #StopDiscrimination #UnitedAgainstRacism #InclusionInFootball

[seabiscuit15]

Eric warming up in special t-shirts in support of KickItOut's Campaign to tackle racism and discrimination in football. (07.02.21)

[leclrcsunshine]

I feel sick to my stomach. It’s not even been a whole month into the season yet and we’ve already seen so much horror. Some people should not have to right to have a social media account or even speak their mind because of how dangerous their words are. As a Tottenham fan, i am condemning the utter disgust and horror shown to Paul Pogba and Tammy Abraham. I am so sorry to Paul and Tammy to their families , to their fans, and to other players who have been racially abused. There is no place for racism in 2019. There is no need to waste your time attempting to divide a club, a country, a family, because we will rise above it and stand taller than ever. Together.

[creativecustomjewelry]

Method Monday Yo. ✨💫 #kickit #kickitout 💥🐲🔥⚡️⚡️⚡️🌪💨 . . . . @genius.life @girosnow_mtndiv @girosnow @gromusa @686 @dc_snowboarding @dcshoes #methodmonday #snowboarding #snowboardingkids #letsgo #utah #mountainkids #instakids #irideparkcity #parkcity #terrainpark #kidsstyle #mountainsinsideme #raisedinthewasatch (at SpaceX) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu305N7AHSj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=olz7d2vi8zdc

[wallymal]

RACIST ABUSE REARS UGLY HEAD IN LAZIO-MILAN MATCH

This problem is not going away in Italy and I blame the authorities. First of all is the fiaxt that banners of Benito Mussolini are even allowed to be put up. As we know Mussolini is the original fascist, the father of national socialism. Why hasn’t the Italian government banned anything associated with his name just as the Nazi party was banned in Germany and anything to do with Adolf Hitler?…

[flisamarius]

🖤 Black and White 🤍 It's kind of ironic: • I'm white ⚪ - He's Black ⚫ • When I'm cold I'm blue 🔵 - When he's cold he's black ⚫ • When I'm sick I'm grey 🔘 - When he's sick he's black ⚫ • When I'm seasick I'm green 🟢 - When he's seasick he's black ⚫ • When I"m warm I'm red 🔴 - When he's warm he's black ⚫ - And yet, they call him colored 🤔🧐 #united #stopracism #kickitout #blacklivesmatter #allivesmatter #togetherwestand (ved Dolmen Hotel Malta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CThynuQKSQT/?utm_medium=tumblr

[worldgamersunite]

The first football/soccer game I ever played! Back in the early 90s!!! Remember it? Great fun! Fun times!! #kickracismoutoffootball #kickitout #sega #megadrive #football #soccer (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTXuT3PI7Q1/?utm_medium=tumblr

[valastiorragypsywitch]

This needs saying today. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kick_It_Out_(organisation) For 25 years+ anti racism campaigns have been around to stop exactly what is happening right now. From a statistical point of view 3/5 penalties were saved or missed and those 3 happened to be black... not enough information to make a statement that black players are bad at penalties. Pretty moronic anyway. From a scientific perspective all factors need to be considered inc the goalkeeper being an absolute monster at 6'7" and the statisticians would state the 2 that scored were an anomaly. From a human perspective resorting to racial lines is outdated and intolerable!!! From my perspective BLM has stirred up a hornets nest of division where we were so close to finally being unified and racism has NEVER had a place in sport and football especially. From every perspective the result of Covid-19 restrictions' frustration and anger did not need to spill into sport and lower to the level of dogshit racism. Shame on you!!! Enough already!!! Lads-you did an incredible job,absolute herculean effort, I for one support you and am grateful for your efforts. #kickitout #racismdoesntbelonginfootball #stopit #juststop #endracism #endracismnow #goengland #supportingourboys #marcusrashford #football #noracism #saka #sancho #englandfootball #greatjoblads https://www.instagram.com/p/CRQ5X5wL8CF/?utm_medium=tumblr

[feminineoddities]

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And now... Intergalactic Can-Can. #weird #kickitout #cancan #intergalactic #debrahaden #debrathegreat #dancebetweendimensions #outerspace #space #aliencancan #actress #actresslife #artmodels #art #model #costumemodel #legs

[jksilvertownfc]

We are joining the social media blackout this weekend. This is in response to the ongoing & sustained discriminatory abuse received online by players and many others connected to the game. It needs to stop! #EnoughIsEnough #takeastand #kickitout #sundayleague #sundayleaguefootball #sundayleaguesoccer #grassrootsfootball #grassrootssoccer #grassroots #amateurfootball #amateursoccer #nonleaguefootball #nonleague #nonleaguefooty #regionalliga #kreisliga #tercera #amateurvoetbal #championnat #любительскийфутбол #futbolamateur #amateurfussball #collegesoccer #campeonato #primera #categoria #leganazionaledilettanti #footballsundays #footballsunday (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/COSuqGEFYYV/?igshid=g2dycywn58nm

[mandyrz]

Hit kickboxing after work, feeling pretty great. Was a really hard workout this morning. #motivation #beyourself #givingityourall #kindthoughts #kickboxing #fitness #leaveitonthemat #takeontheworld #buildconfidence #kickitout @tfk_atx (at Total Fitness Kickboxing - South Austin, TX) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNaSeSABP-Y/?igshid=1vbwthv182otz

[guyharvey90]

@liverpoolfc @trentarnold66 #notoracism🚫 #NoRoomForRacism #kickitout (at Liverpool, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLgwv08lWDIY5wySP_IhsJiBClHODWgWNqFLA80/?igshid=mydhf89uzhum

[thirdworldliberation]

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