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Kevin-Prince Boateng

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  FIFA approves stricter sanctions for racism

  Soccer teams face much tougher penalties for serious racist abuse, including being relegated or having points deducted. FIFA approved sterner ... 

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  AP source: FIFA task force seeks 5-game racism ban

  FIFA's new anti-racism task force will ask soccer's governing body next week to approve a mandatory five-match minimum ban for any player found guilty ... 

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  Blatter attacks tiny Roma fine for racism

  FIFA President Sepp Blatter says he will protest to Italian soccer authorities over a decision to only fine Roma the equivalent of $65,000 after their ... 

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  Blatter appalled at racist incident in Milan-Roma

  FIFA president Sepp Blatter was "appalled" when he learned of the racist chanting that caused AC Milan's match against Roma to be suspended. 

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  European soccer proposes 10-game race abuse ban

  UEFA has proposed tough sanctions against racism in soccer, including a minimum 10-match ban for players or officials found guilty of abuse. 

• Blatter softens position on relegation for racism

  FIFA President Sepp Blatter has softened his proposal that clubs be punished with relegation after racist abuse, suggesting fans would deliberately ... 

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  UN joins soccer leaders to rid sport of racism

  The ugly side of the beautiful game emerged Thursday as the U.N.'s top human rights official joined soccer officials and players in calling for an end ... 

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  Barcelona drops in AP soccer rankings

  With nine goals in one week, Bayern Munich dislodged Barcelona from the top position in The Associated Press global soccer rankings. And despite ... 

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  Berlusconi brother slammed for soccer player slur

  Last week it was Silvio Berlusconi who got into hot water for praising Benito Mussolini. This week it's the former premier's younger brother who has ... 

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  AP Interview: Altidore says racism shames everyone

  United States striker Jozy Altidore refuses to hold a grudge against fans who showered him with racist abuse during a match this week, saying: "We all ... 

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  Criminal probe expected after racist soccer chants

  A public prosecutor is set to open a criminal inquiry after an exhibition match between AC Milan and lower division club Pro Patria was abandoned ... 

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  AC Milan exhibition ends after racist chants

  AC Milan players walked off the field because of racist chants, abandoning an exhibition match in the first half with lower division club Pro Patria ...