Playing for one of the best soccer teams in the world, you are going to face some criticism from fans and the media. However, playing for Real Madrid that appea

England defender Lucy Bronze said the growth of women's football had led to an increase in racist abuse towards players as the game draws more and more fans and the spotlight is amplified.

LONDON — Missing penalties in a major international soccer final was bad enough for three Black players on England’s national team. Being subjected to a torrent of racial abuse on social media ...

Brighton’s Neal Maupay described online abuse as “100% worse” than a few years ago, with bettors sending vile messages after matches. A 2024 study found 26% of soccer abuse linked to ...

The findings come following high-profile online abuse cases involving English soccer player Lauren James, who was subjected to racial abuse, and recently-retired World Cup rugby referee Wayne Barnes, who reportedly received death threats after he called South Africa's 12-11 victory over New Zealand in November.

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