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Germany 🇩🇪 A German study has revealed racist attitudes remain widespread: nearly half believe ethnic groups are 'naturally' different, with Black and Muslim communities facing daily discrimination. buff.ly/hYgIReJ

Spain 🇪🇸 SOS Racisme Catalunya has documented 251 racism cases in 2025, with Muslim women most targeted. Seven in ten incidents go unreported due to distrust in justice system and fear of reprisals. buff.ly/mKvD5RW

Peru 🇵🇪 Sporting Cristal's football director Julio César Uribe has strongly condemned racism in football, stating 'every human being deserves respect' whilst preparing for the Copa Libertadores competition. buff.ly/pbyxIcc

Global 🌐 FIFA has projected a record $14bn revenue for 2027-2030, with $2.7bn for development programmes. Infantino has emphasised football's role in promoting unity and creating opportunities for all players amid global conflicts. buff.ly/cvyhCaT

#WorldCup26 Houston’s World Cup “Green Corridor” will link EaDo and NRG Park with 250+ trees, native planting and heat-reduction technology. The 14-mile route aims to improve sustainability and forms part of the tournament’s wider legacy programme. buff.ly/8U90Pcb

Mexico 🇲🇽 Migrant children in Mexico City are participating in an EU-funded 'Goals for Inclusion' football tournament, using sport to promote integration and tackle xenophobia. thestar.com.my/sport/others/2…

Spain 🇪🇸 La Liga's five-year anti-racism campaign is showing results: a racist abuser was prosecuted and jailed after targeting Carlos Akapo in 2022. Collaborative protocols between clubs and prosecutors are creating a safer football environment. buff.ly/VOGIpd2

Italy 🇮🇹 Lega Serie B has partnered with UNAR for anti-racism campaign across all 32nd matchday fixtures, promoting inclusion through stadium activations and messaging. buff.ly/XIs5aGf

#WorldCup26 British Columbia has announced a £10m investment in 20 mini football pitches for children across communities as a FIFA World Cup 2026 legacy programme, with inclusive programming support. buff.ly/KttIBa3

Germany 🇩🇪 The Olpe district has honoured sporting achievements and voluntary service at an annual ceremony, with record club membership of 56,000. Officials wore pink to support an anti-racism campaign. buff.ly/iRIsHDp

Spain 🇪🇸 Spain's Equality Ministry has launched an anti-racism campaign showing racism in football, encouraging bystanders to act against discrimination rather than normalise it. Only 2 in 10 victims report incidents. buff.ly/R0yXSad

#WorldCup26 The Truman Presidential Library has opened a sports exhibition celebrating Kansas City teams ahead of the 2026 World Cup, featuring rare memorabilia from Chiefs, Royals, Sporting KC and other local clubs. buff.ly/pESWMw3

Colombia 🇨🇴 A study of 1,943 Colombian PE and sports professionals has revealed significant transgender stigma. Women, LGBTQ+ people, and teachers showed more inclusive attitudes than men, religious people, and right-wing individuals. buff.ly/FJ1FvYT

England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Rotherham United has partnered with refugee football team Fair Shot FC in an inclusive coaching session led by former Lioness Jess Clarke, celebrating diversity and community unity through sport. buff.ly/QrDBTYY

UK 🇬🇧 British racing has launched its first diversity strategy after research reveals 40% experienced racist behaviour. Women are underrepresented as jockeys despite being the majority of the workforce. buff.ly/G7yI950

USA 🇺🇸 Justine Siegal has been appointed as the first commissioner of Women's Pro Baseball League, marking a historic milestone for gender equality in professional baseball after decades of barrier-breaking advocacy. buff.ly/9FcfJzg

UK 🇺🇸 Transgender pool player Harriet Haynes has won the right to appeal a ban from women's competitions, challenging discrimination in a landmark UK sports inclusion case. buff.ly/Irt0mzS

#WorldCup26 Guadalajara is finalizing preparations for the 2026 World Cup Intercontinental Playoff matches starting on 26 March, with FIFA and government officials conducting a comprehensive logistics review. buff.ly/NInqT47

USA 🇺🇸 In an op-ed, writer Rick Moran has highlighted how US women's football is growing, with flag football joining the 2028 Olympics & tackle leagues professionalizing, though coverage remains dismissive of female athletes' abilities. buff.ly/RhWmVd7

Global 🌐 UEFA is planning a direct-to-consumer Champions League streaming service from 2027, following the Premier League's lead. Trial may start in Asian markets to enhance fan access and extract value from underperforming regions. buff.ly/y3YClQM