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Racial abuse of Black players spikes early in European soccer season
Anti-discrimination group Fare network reported 90 discrimination incidents in 67 European matches this season, nearly half involving racial abuse against Black players.
- An early-season surge in racial abuse directed at Black players in soccer competitions across Europe has alarmed anti-discrimination campaigners.
- Multiple incidents of racist abuse occurred during the opening weeks of major European soccer leagues, including in England, Germany, Italy, and Spain.
- Despite initiatives by soccer governing bodies to eliminate racism, abuse persists, leaving players questioning why it keeps happening.
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The Premier League season was barely 30 minutes into the season when Bournemouth striker Antoine Semenyo reported being racially abused by a spectator.
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