Warning: This article contains racist language which has been included by The Athletic to ensure the seriousness of it is not lost. On Tuesday afternoon, the Spanish Football Federation’s Competition Committee (CC) met to discuss Sunday’s match between Valencia and Real Madrid, where Vinicius Junior was the victim of shocking racist abuse. The CC is … Read more
MADRID (AP) — Four men suspected of hanging an effigy of Real Madrid player Vinícius Júnior on a road bridge in Madrid in January have been arrested, Spanish police said Tuesday. The arrests come two days after the latest case of racial slur against the Brazilian striker in a Spanish league game against Valencia. The … Read more
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California said former San Francisco 49ers and Jacksonville Jaguars fullback Bruce Miller sent him what he called a “threatening” message on Twitter. swallow shared a screenshot Wednesday of a direct message supposedly sent by Miller that read, “It’s almost time!!! Would you rather Guantanamo or just an execution,” followed by … Read more
On a warm evening in Los Angeles, from the picturesque Griffith Observatory overlooking the Hollywood Sign, FIFA President Gianni Infantino revealed the mark of the 2026 World Cup. It is a milestone in the preparation for any major tournament. The carnival-inspired trophy for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and the red, white and blue … Read more
