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  • English soccer boycotts social media over racism

    Various English soccer teams began four days of silence on social media in response to racism directed at the teams. Other sports including cricket, rugby, tennis and horse racing agreed to join the boycott. The effort began in 2019 with a 24-hour effort called the “Enough” campaign, but hasn’t completely snuffed out the racist attacks.…

  • Israeli soccer referee: I am transgender

    Sapir Berman, an Israeli soccer referee, has decided to come out as transgender. Israel is generally progressive on LGBTQ rights, but some soccer matches are played in more conservative communities. The Associated Press has the story: Sapir Berman, soccer referee in Israel, comes out as transgender RAMAT GAN, Israel (AP) — An Israeli soccer referee…

  • Spain last supporter of ill-fated Super League

    Soccer, known as football in Europe, probably will not be transforming to a closed league style system like the U.S. After a noisy backlash, especially in England, the only supporters left are Real Madrid’s Florentino Pérez, who hatched the plan, and Barcelona president Joan Laporta. The Associated Press has the story: Supporters of soccer Super…

  • Fans stop England’s Super League from forming

    England will not be joining a closed league for soccer (known as football in Europe) similar to the teams in the U.S. Under pressure from the fans, the government, and even Prince William, the owners backed off, leaving Spain and Italy still attempting to make it work. The Associated Press has the story: Super League…