Racism rising like 'epidemic' in football

Italy in particular has got a very big problem, I would go as far as to say it's an epidemic, said FARE's executive director Piara Powar  IMAGE: Juventus' Moise Kean was racially abused......

Club World Cup: Bale hat-trick leads Real Madrid into final

IMAGE: Real Madrid's Gareth Bale scores their third goal against Kashima Antlers to complete his hat-trick in the Club World Cup semi-final at Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.......

All hail the new champions of Asia

'The name of Kashima Antlers will now echo throughout Asia' IMAGE: Zico and Kashima Antlers players celebrate with trophy during the AFC Champions League final. Photograph: Amin M. Jamali/Getty......

Deaths on the football pitch

Peter Biaksangzuala (circled) died from injuries suffered in his goal celebrations for Bethlehem Vengthlang FC during Mizoram Premier League match on Tuesday. Photograph: Courtesy: Mizoram Premier......

Deaths due to injuries sustained on the football pitch

Tragedy struck the footballing world on the weekend when Livorno's 25-year-old Piermario Morosini died on the field during their Serie B match against Pescara on Saturday. Italian football plunged......