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Spain 🇪🇸 The Spanish golf resort Las Colinas has celebrated its 15th anniversary. The resort has a track record of social commitment, creating an inclusive football school for young people with intellectual disabilities with the Real Madrid Foundation. buff.ly/SoFHdGE

Nigeria 🇳🇬 The Lagos State Sports Commission has partnered with the UK's Abbey Rangers FC to boost grassroots football development, emphasising education and creating long-term opportunities for young Nigerian players. buff.ly/4LJ1vsi

UK 🇬🇧 The Carlisle United Community Sports Trust has won the Diversity & Inclusivity Award for breaking down barriers in sport, supporting veterans, older adults and people with dementia through inclusive sporting programmes. buff.ly/PS0pic5

Colombia 🇨🇴 Colombian women footballers are facing discrimination as league regulations allow clubs to field players without contracts, denying them healthcare and pension rights that male players receive. buff.ly/BiTmztT

Afghanistan 🇦🇫 FIFA has allowed the Afghan Women United, a team of refugee players, to compete as Afghanistan's official national team without requiring Taliban approval. The decision comes after more than three years of campaigning. @AfghanWnt buff.ly/xGXhv2u

Moldova 🇲🇩 The National Olympic and Sports committees of Moldova and Ukraine have launched the EU-funded ALIGN project to strengthen sports governance and promote gender equality and inclusion in sport through training, mentoring, and policy reform. buff.ly/Rk61cmy

#WorldCup26 Indigenous artisans have protested in Mexico City, demanding fair access to selling spaces in the historic centre. They have threatened to disrupt the 2026 World Cup preparations if the authorities won't engage in dialogue with them. buff.ly/vk208LZ

UK 🇬🇧 A Hereford FC fan has returned to Edgar Street after stepping away following racist chanting by supporters. During his stag celebration, he walked out as a mascot, saying the support he received from the club and fans helped him return. buff.ly/KRrScNk

#WorldCup26 The White House has called for the Department of Homeland Security to reopen ahead of the 2026 World Cup, following Trump's assassination attempt and ongoing Congressional funding dispute affecting tournament security preparations. buff.ly/4460QCh

#WorldCup26 Mexican teachers' union CNTE will decide on 16 May whether to do a national strike ahead of the 2026 World Cup, protesting gentrification, water shortages, and exclusion of local communities from tournament benefits. buff.ly/PxfhYZP

Brazil 🇧🇷 During a match between first-league Boca Juniors and Cruziero in the Copa Libertadores, a Boca Juniors supporter was arrested after making racist gestures towards opposing fans. buff.ly/9zcjUbr

England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Leeds United fan group Marching Out Together has condemned homophobic chanting during their FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea, calling the offenders a 'small minority' and stating that discrimination has no place in football. @MarchingoutLUFC buff.ly/JPlxP4u

Romania 🇷🇴 Romanian MP Nicolae Păun, who represents the Roma community, has announced he will file new complaints against Dinamo's supporters with prosecutors and football authorities, following new racist incidents in a derby match against Rapid. buff.ly/dSGRfjy

At the AFC Congress in Vancouver, AFC President Shaikh Salman has reaffirmed his support for the Palestinian FA and stressed football’s independence from political interference. buff.ly/B5OmxeG

Palestine 🇵🇸 The Palestinian FA has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after FIFA did not act against Israeli settlement teams in the West Bank. Officials have said the move is their last legal option as football in Palestine faces disruption. buff.ly/kPTha0t

Argentina 🇦🇷 During the Copa Sudamericana match between first-league San Lorenzo and Santos, a San Lorenzo fan made racist monkey gestures directed at the Brazilian team's supporters. The team may face sanctions from CONMEBOL. buff.ly/gFFJo2Z

Spain 🇪🇸 The cities of Castellón and Vila-real have joined the LALIGA Cities Network against hate, racism and xenophobia. The project is aiming to use football as a tool to promote social cohesion and combat discrimination. buff.ly/ol4eYZh

England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Former Chelsea captain John Terry has backed a call on Instagram from far-right MP Rupert Lowe to deport migrants who claim benefits. Terry’s support for the deportation policy follows a previous endorsement of a proposed ban on the burka. buff.ly/DV9baJH

UK 🇬🇧 The city of Brighton has announced plans for Europe's first purpose-built women's football stadium. The 10,000-capacity venue is designed specifically for female athletes and will open in 2030-31. buff.ly/sgR0IhB

Canada 🇨🇦 Iranian football officials will not attend the AFC Congress or FIFA Congress in Vancouver due to visa issues. Officials from the Palestinian FA also reported earlier visa delays, but later secured entry to Canada. buff.ly/dilUZhE