Brazil 🇧🇷 Criciúma is taking action after goalkeeper Caíque suffered racist abuse vs. Brusque. The club launched an anti-racism campaign and pledged to keep fighting discrimination as cases in Brazilian football continue to rise.

Cook Islands 🇨🇰 History is made in Oceania: an OFC men's tournament will feature an all-female officiating team for the first time. Eleven FIFA match officials from New Zealand, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tahiti, and Samoa will take charge.

USA 🇺🇸 Autumn Lockwood has become the first Black woman coach to win a Super Bowl, celebrating victory with the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX. She previously made history in Super Bowl LVII as the first Black woman to coach in the game.

Italy 🇮🇹 Mario Balotelli has expressed solidarity with Moise Kean, who was subjected to racist abuse online, saying, ���He is Italian, Black, and my brother. Racists, you’re alone.”

Spain 🇪🇸 SD Eibar has reinforced its commitment to gender equality by signing the Pacto de País with Emakunde, the Basque Institute for Women. This initiative, led by the Basque Government, aims to combat gender-based violence and promote real equality.

Ghana 🇬🇭 Former player Sulley Muntari spoke about racism in football, recalling a Serie A match where he was booked for protests after Cagliari fans racially abused him. He criticized Italy’s inaction on racism urging players to stay focused despite abuse.

ENG 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 West Bromwich Albion is supporting Proud Baggies and Football v Homophobia's campaign during the match against Blackburn Rovers. The club will display rainbow-themed messaging, use rainbow corner flags, and have players wear special warm-up shirts.

Australia 🇦🇺 North Geelong Warriors FC condemned a Nazi salute made by a group before a match. An image surfaced online showing individuals, faces covered by a Croatian flag logo, making the illegal gesture before a game against Geelong Soccer Club.

Germany 🇩🇪 RB Leipzig has condemned the racist abuse directed at striker Loïs Openda on social media following the club’s Bundesliga win over St. Pauli. Leipzig denounced the “numerous racist comments” and reaffirmed its support for Openda.

ENG 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Chelsea striker Sam Kerr has been found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment towards a police officer. She admitted making comments but denied racist intent, saying she felt mistreated due to racial bias and was frustrated by the situation.

Spain 🇪🇸 During Sunday's LaLiga match between Celta Vigo and Real Betis, Real Betis fans made Nazi salutes and sang far-right chants. In response, Celta played the antifascist anthems 'Bella Ciao' and 'Grândola, Vila Morena'.

England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Kick It Out warns that abuse in English football has reached "crisis point", with racism and sexism rising by 47% and 32%. New laws will hold social media platforms and clubs accountable, as the FA mandates diversity reporting.

Italy 🇮🇹 Fiorentina’s Moise Kean was subjected to racist abuse on social media following the club’s 2-1 loss to Inter Milan in Serie A. Kean publicly shared the offensive messages on Instagram expressing outrage at the continued presence of racism in 2025.

England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Manchester United’s Hannah Blundell will be the club’s first player to return after pregnancy. She highlights growing support for female footballers and aims to resume training for pre-season.

Germany 🇩🇪 The German Football League (DFL) urges fans to vote in the February 23 elections, emphasizing football’s core values of tolerance, respect, and democracy. The league remains neutral but calls for civic engagement to strengthen democracy.

France 🇫🇷 Strasbourg coach Liam Rosenior says racism in football shaped his journey. Inspired by his father’s struggles, he sees diversity as a strength and aims to be a role model for future generations, despite facing racist abuse online.

Spain 🇪🇸 Espanyol has condemned an incident involving Barcelona defender Mapi León, who was accused of making a gesture towards the intimate area of Daniela Caracas during their Liga F match on Sunday. León has denied any inappropriate action.

Italy 🇮🇹 A Seconda Categoria match between Giovane Italia Polesella and Borgo Anguillara was marred by a racist insult toward Polesella’s Mamadou Diallo. The referee ended the match after the incident sparked a brawl.

Spain 🇪🇸 Amorebieta's Nassourou Ben Hamed was racially abused by 2 fans during a Primera RFEF match vs. Cultural Leonesa on Sunday. He reported the slurs to the referee, triggering the anti-racism protocol in the 75th minute. The game was briefly stopped.

England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Cambridge United show their support for the EFL’s Rainbow Ball campaign for LGBTQ+ inclusion. Their match vs. Exeter City is a ‘Together Against Homophobia’ match as part of @FvHtweets.