Keywords: Racism


FIFA imposes heavy sanctions on Argentina following 2026 World Cup final incidents

FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has announced a series of severe sanctions following incidents surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain at the New York New Jersey Stadium. Several members of the Argentine national team and coaching staff were punished over their conduct......

Madrid court upholds prison sentence for far-right activist over anti-Moroccan hate speech

Spain's High Court of Justice of Madrid has upheld the conviction of far-right activist María Isabel Peralta for inciting hatred and discrimination against Moroccan migrants, reinforcing the country's legal stance that freedom of expression does not extend to speech promoting hatred based......

Morocco and Lamine Yamal among major targets of online racism during 2026 World Cup

Morocco's national team, its supporters and Spain international Lamine Yamal were among the prominent targets of racist and xenophobic abuse on social media during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to a report by Spain's Observatory on Racism and Xenophobia, known as OBERAXE. The Spanish observatory......

FIFA strengthens efforts to combat online racism during the 2026 World Cup

FIFA has intensified its campaign against online abuse as the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, responding to a significant increase in hateful content directed at players, officials, and teams on social media platforms. According to the organization's latest......

Mariano Rajoy sparks controversy after comments on France squad ahead of World Cup 2026 clash

Former Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has sparked controversy after making remarks about the France national football team ahead of the highly anticipated World Cup 2026 encounter between France and Spain. A statement published in the Spanish newspaper El Debate has been widely criticised for its......

French authorities open investigation into racist message targeting lawmakers

French judicial authorities have opened an investigation following complaints filed by several lawmakers who reported receiving a racist message containing discriminatory and offensive content. The case concerns a document sent to members of a parliamentary group in the French National Assembly. The......

Saint-denis mayor calls for anti-racism March in June

Bally Bagayoko, the newly elected mayor of Saint-Denis, has called for a large public demonstration against racism to take place on June 21, urging broad participation from across French society. Originally planned for early May, the march was postponed to allow for stronger mobilization following a......

Tunisia: anti-racism activist Saadia Mosbah sentenced to eight years in prison

Anti-racism activist Saadia Mosbah has been sentenced to eight years in prison, a verdict that has raised concerns about the state of civil society in Tunisia. Mosbah, known for her work defending migrants from sub-Saharan Africa, had been in detention for nearly two years on charges of financial misconduct,......

GADEM warns about anti-migrant hate campaigns on social media

The Anti-Racist Group for the Defense and Support of Foreigners and Migrants (GADEM) has voiced deep concern over the recent rise of hate campaigns on social media targeting Black non-Moroccan individuals. In a statement, GADEM strongly condemned the spread of hateful content online, which not only......