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November 9, 2019

Chaplain backs Kick It Out and tells UEFA to get tough with football’s racists

The Westminster Chaplain for Sport has urged UEFA to “ratchet up” sanctions against clubs if their supporters continue to misbehave and spout racial abuse. The call comes as anti-discrimination campaigners Kick It Out claimed the governing body of European football “missed an opportunity” to get tough on racism after it ordered Bulgaria to play their... Read More
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September 14, 2019

Chaplain for Sport urges sport stars to follow in Vincent Kompany’s footsteps by helping to tackle homelessness

The Westminster Chaplain for Sport has urged footballers to be more like former Manchester City star Vincent Kompany. His call comes following Kompany’s emotional return to the Etihad Stadium for his testimonial match, of which all proceeds went towards tackling homelessness in Manchester. Mgr Vladimir Felzmann said he was a “great fan” of the Belgian... Read More
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September 13, 2019

Top Premier League striker guest edits French Christian magazine

Chelsea striker Oliver Giroud is the guest editor of this month’s issue of French Christian magazine Jesus. As well as being the guest editor of the September edition of Jesus, the devout Christian French international serves as the cover star of the issue, due to be published on 19th September. Giroud, who celebrates his 33rd... Read More
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August 9, 2019

Man United’s new £80m man could have been an accountant, says Catholic school teacher

Former Catholic schoolboy and Manchester United’s £80million signing Harry Maguire could have been an accountant, according to his former teacher. Maguire recently said he is convinced his new team have a bright future ahead after completing his move to Old Trafford. The England defender signed a six-year contract, with the option of a further year,... Read More
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June 15, 2019

Former altar girl Nikita is ‘world class’, says ex Man United star

Former altar girl Nikita Parris is “world class”, England women’s football boss Phil Neville has stated. The 25-year-old Liverpudlian forward has been showered with praise for her performance in the Women’s World Cup. Parris, a devout Catholic and former sixth form student at Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School in West Derby, Liverpool, made her Women’s... Read More
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May 12, 2019

Chaplain urges FA to step in to row over ethnic bar on referees

The Westminster Diocesan Chaplain for Sport has urged the Football Association (FA) to investigate claims that there is a racism issue regarding referees. Reuben Simon, an ambassador for black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) officials at Ref Support UK, said black referees are being stopped from climbing the football league ladder and reaching the upper... Read More
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January 12, 2019

Rangers’ Catholic ban was nonsense, says former boss Souness

Former Rangers manager Graeme Souness has labelled the Glasgow side’s previous refusal to sign Catholic players as “absolute nonsense”, saying it “belonged in the dark ages”. Souness managed Rangers – who were viewed as Glasgow’s ‘Protestant club’, while local Old Firm rivals, Celtic, were viewed as the ‘Catholic club’ – from 1986 to 1991. Between... Read More
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August 11, 2018

Carbon-neutral football club scores with the United Nations

The Westminster Diocesan Chaplain for Sport has praised a Sky Bet League Two team after the United Nations certified them as the world’s first carbon-neutral football club. Forest Green Rovers has signed up to the Climate Neutral Now initiative for the forthcoming season. The UN campaign, launched in 2015, encourages companies, organisations, governments and citizens... Read More
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August 10, 2018

Premier League must be questioned over relationship with gambling companies

The Premier League must be questioned over football’s relationship with gambling, a Christian advocacy group has urged. Christian Action Research & Education (CARE) has called for a “serious public debate” on the issue and urged those in charge of England’s top football league, as well as other footballing authorities, to ensure that football fans are... Read More
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