FIFA says it cannot bring charges over German fans wearing black face make-up during the match against Ghana.

Mexico have been cleared of improper conduct by their fans following complaints that their supporters used homophobic chants.

Yaya Toure has been praised by Europe’s leading anti-discrimination group for raising the prospect of black players boycotting the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

FIFA is to be urged by its new anti-discrimination task force to pressure World Cup hosts Qatar and Russia to relax their anti-gay laws.

Racist and homophobic abuse by players will carry a minimum five-match ban from next season, the Football Association has announced.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has reaffirmed his commitment to tackling racism in football after being "appalled" by racist abuse that occurred during last night's Serie A meeting between AC Milan and Roma.

UEFA’s decision to bring in a minimum 10-match ban for players found guilty of racism will avoid the inconsistencies seen in the John Terry and Luis Suarez cases, campaigners have claimed.

Campaigners have welcomed Uefa’s decision to bring in a minimum 10-match ban for players found guilty of racism, saying the standard sanction will avoid the inconsistencies seen in the John Terry and Luis Suarez cases.

Forget all the talk of records, Alex Ferguson would be satisfied if Manchester United won the title with a deflection off someone’s backside.

Alex Ferguson today revealed that he encouraged Rio Ferdinand to have face-to-face discussions with England manager Roy Hodgson over his international future.

England have been reported to FIFA by anti-racism body FARE after fans sang abusive songs about Rio and Anton Ferdinand during the match against San Marino.

Inter Milan are certain to escape with just a fine for the racist abuse some fans aimed at Tottenham players, according to the head of European football’s anti-discrimination body FARE.

Anti-racism campaigners say Fifa president Sepp Blatter needs to turn his words into actions after he insisted points should be deducted for racist abuse.

AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi and a leading anti-racism campaigner have responded angrily to FIFA president Sepp Blatter’s claim that players should remain on the pitch when faced with racist abuse.

Anti-racism campaigners have praised AC Milan midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng after he walked off the field in protest at racist abuse during a friendly — followed by his team-mates.

Anti-racism campaigners have praised AC Milan midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng after he walked off the field in protest at racist abuse during a friendly - followed by his team-mates.

Anti-racism campaigners have praised AC Milan midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng after he walked off the field in protest at racist abuse during a friendly - followed by his team-mates.

Roberto Di Matteo has insisted Manchester United will be the furthest thing from his mind when he comes to pick his team for tonight’s crunch Champions League clash at Shakhtar Donetsk.

Former FA chairman Lord Triesman believes black players feel let down by the governing body’s handling of the John Terry racism case.

UEFA found themselves under the spotlight yesterday after Croatia were fined less for monkey chants at Mario Balotelli than Nicklas Bendtner was for displaying a sponsored pair of underpants.

The German Football Association were today facing a second fine for the behaviour of Germany fans at the European Championship.

UEFA have tonight opened disciplinary proceedings against Russia over the behaviour of their fans during their European Championship victory over Czech Republic.

Czech Republic defender Theodor Gebre Selassie was the victim of monkey chants during his country's European Championship defeat against Russia, according to anti-racism campaigners.

Violence erupted at the Russia-Czech Republic game last night when a handful of stewards were attacked by large group of apparently Russian fans in a walkway inside the 40,000-capacity ground.

Football Association leaders are expected to decide as early as today whether John Terry should give up the England captaincy due to his racism trial.

Ryan Giggs believes if Manchester United can come through their testing month of fixtures it could provide the impetus for another successful Barclays Premier League title challenge.

There have been calls for John Terry to stand aside as England skipper until the conclusion of his court case later this year.

The head of European football’s anti-racism group believes Liverpool’s reaction to the Luis Suarez saga has created “a tribal fervour” at Anfield.

Liverpool and manager Kenny Dalglish should be charged by the Football Association over their response to Luis Suarez’s eight-match ban, the head of European football’s anti-racism group has claimed.

THE head of European football’s anti-racism group has urged the FA to charge Liverpool with bringing the game into disrepute over their response to Luis Suarez’s eight-match ban.

LIVERPOOL’S campaign of support for Luis Suarez is harming their international reputation, according to anti-racism campaigners.

Celtic will wait until they receive the full details of UEFA’s decision to fine them €15,000 for ’illicit chanting’ by fans before deciding whether to lodge an appeal.

Rio Ferdinand launched a direct attack on Sepp Blatter for his comments on racism as the FIFA president desperately tried to backtrack.

Rangers chief executive Martin Bain has again expressed concerns about the Football Against Racism in Europe (FARE) organisation, accusing the group of being influenced by those intent on damaging the club.

UEFA have imposed a two-match away ban - one of which is suspended - on Rangers fans after the club were found guilty of charges relating to discriminatory behaviour by their supporters.

UEFA’s control and disciplinary body will this afternoon rule on two charges of “discriminatory behaviour” by Rangers supporters during this season’s Europa League campaign.

FORMER Ireland soccer star Curtis Fleming has urged parents who watch football with their children to help combat racism by instilling a respect for difference in them.

Anti-racism campaigners are using Euro 2004 as a platform to combat prejudice in football which they believe still remains a significant problem for the game.

UEFA today called upon clubs to be much more aggressive in the battle against racism in European football.