racism

French prosecutors probe racist remarks against Mbappe by Paraguay senator

Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla has sparked an international firestorm after directing racist remarks at France captain Kylian Mbappé following France's 1-0 World Cup Round of 16 victory over Paraguay on Sunday, July 5, in Philadelphia. The incident has drawn condemnation…

Mbappé calls Paraguayan senator ‘despicable’ over racist remarks after World Cup win

Kylian Mbappé issued a fierce public rebuke on Monday against Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla, calling her "a despicable woman" unworthy of her office after she directed racist abuse at the France captain on social media following his team's World Cup…

Poverty and racism speed biological aging, major study finds

Poverty, racism, and other forms of social disadvantage leave measurable traces on human biology, speeding up the rate at which the body ages — and the effects begin in childhood, according to a sweeping new study published Friday in Nature…

Police, FIFA probe anti-Muslim chants at Spain-Egypt friendly

Anti-Muslim chants by Spanish fans during a pre-World Cup friendly between Spain and Egypt on Tuesday marred what was meant to be a routine warm-up match, prompting investigations by local police and a review by FIFA that could result in…

UEFA suspends Benfica’s Prestianni ahead of Real Madrid second leg

Real Madrid will welcome Benfica to the Santiago Bernabéu on Wednesday for the second leg of their Champions League knockout playoff, carrying a 1-0 lead from a first leg in Lisbon that was overshadowed by allegations of racial abuse, a…