FIFA Disbands Racism Task Force

Yeah, you read that right. The FIFA appointed task force on combatting racism has been disbanded. The kicker? They never held a single meeting!

A Pick Me Up; Bordeaux Style

After yesterday’s disgusting display by a group of Chelsea fans in Paris, I thought we could all use a bit of niceties.

Despite their manager, Willy Sagnol, making terribly racist comments about African players back in November their fans showed some class. In their match Sunday against Saint-Etienne the Bordeaux fans released a cloud of colorful dust into the air in addition to having a banner that read “all colors are beautiful.” You can read more about it here.

Messy? Yes. Beautiful? Yes. Classy? Absolutely.

-mygypsyspirit

UPDATED: Complete & Utter Douchweeds Of The Day: Racist Chelsea Fans In Paris

This is just disgusting. Some Chelsea “fans” decided to keep a black man from boarding the Metro. Then they started (clearly) singing “We’re racist, we’re racist and that’s the way we like it.”

Complete & Utter Doucheweed Of The Day: Willy Sagnol

Mouth open, ready for foot insertion.

Watishista mygypsyspirit sent me a link about this and we’re both in a rage. Bordeaux coach Willy Sagnol, who also played for Monaco, Bayern Munich and the French National Team, is a big ol’ racist dickhead. 

Club Receives Ban For Racism

Brazil’s Superior Court of Sporting justice disciplinary committee has banned football club Grêmio from playing in the second leg of their Copa do Brasil tie vs Santos. The club must also pay a $22,300 fine. Why? During the second half of the first match last week, Grêmio fans started shouting abuse and making racist gestures towards Santos keeper Aranha.

F**king Hypocrite & More

What @DaniAlvesD2 tolerated last night is an outrage. We must fight all forms of discrimination united. Will be zero tolerance at #WorldCup.

— Joseph S Blatter (@SeppBlatter) April 28, 2014

For those of you who missed Sepp’s latest lip service yesterday, here it is.

UPDATED: Sometimes, Swear Words Are The Only Option

So much to say but quite frankly, some things about this whole episode leave me speechless or more accurately, unable to express myself with anything other than a steady stream of swear words.

Thursday Training & Racist Arsehole Fans Strike Again

Sorry I’ve been out of the loop for the entire day. Work stuff and then medical tests. Also, I seriously was too pissed off to post anything earlier.

Racism in Soccer: A Discussion with Lilian Thuram at NYU on November 8th

Retired defender Lilian Thuram will be speaking on racism in soccer at New York University on Friday, November 8th.

MLS: Don’t Cross The Line 2013 PSA

Been meaning to post this for the past couple of weeks. MLS and MLS Works have produced the 2013 PSA for their “Don’t Cross the Line” Campaign which promotes equality and acceptance in the sport.