Leagues

TV commentary riddled with racial bias: Alarming results from research across Europe’s top leagues

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The PFA have urged commentators to address their racial bias after a study revealed differences in how they describe players with different skin tones. Findings revealed on Tuesday, following the first study of its kind in football, showed that ‘deep-rooted racial stereotypes’ are promoted in commentary by: Players with lighter skin tones receiving significantly more … Read more

Liverpool’s title run-in, Arsenal vs Spurs and Chelsea games – the Premier League’s ‘high risk’ ties

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Police have identified six fixtures of particular concern which will be staged at neutral venues when the Premier League returns, Sportsmail can reveal. Three games involving Liverpool will be moved to a neutral venue, including the Merseyside derby and their likely title-winning game, though there is no possibility of Jurgen Klopp and Carlo Ancelotti’s sides … Read more