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A front-seat guide to Turkish football madness

Sport

A front-seat guide to Turkish football madness

By Ant Sims

The joy of reading too much into the World Cup

South Africa

The joy of reading too much into the World Cup

By Terence McNamee

Belgium vs Japan epitomised the spirit of the World Cup

Sport

Belgium vs Japan epitomised the spirit of the World Cup

By Antoinette Muller

Pirates, invaded: PSL owes fans safety and a critical response in wake of Loftus violence

South Africa

Pirates, invaded: PSL owes fans safety and a critical response in wake of Loftus violence

By Antoinette Muller

Euro 2016: A day of madness in Marseille leaves black mark on European soccer

Sport

Euro 2016: A day of madness in Marseille leaves black mark on European soccer

By Antoinette Muller

Guinea a break! Disgraceful fan behaviour sours AFCON semi-final

Sport

Guinea a break! Disgraceful fan behaviour sours AFCON semi-final

By Antoinette Muller

Another (football) day, another racist incident

Sport

Another (football) day, another racist incident

By Antoinette Muller

Che schifo! Tavecchio’s appointment - a shame for the fight against racism

Sport

Che schifo! Tavecchio’s appointment - a shame for the fight against racism

By Antoinette Muller

Remembering South Africa’s World Cup, four years on

Sport

Remembering South Africa’s World Cup, four years on

By Antoinette Muller

Do your job and act on racism in football, Fifa!

Sport

Do your job and act on racism in football, Fifa!

By Antoinette Muller

Analysis: Alves’ irreverent response to racism - a reminder of a bigger problem

Sport

Analysis: Alves’ irreverent response to racism - a reminder of a bigger problem

By Antoinette Muller

What cricket fans can learn from the Coventry City protest

Sport

What cricket fans can learn from the Coventry City protest

By Antoinette Muller