UEFA and FARE kick off anti-racism week

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By Andrew Warshaw

October 23 – This week’s Champions League and Europa League games will showcase activities organised by UEFA and its partner Football Against Racism in Europe (FARE) to transmit the message that racism has no place in football.

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Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven on loan to fans

Philips Stadium

By Andrew Warshaw

October 23 – One of the most unique partnerships between a club and its fans has been launched in the Netherlands with Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven effectively going on loan to supporters as part of its commercial shirt deal with online credit company Freo.

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Terry apologises for racist comments

Chelsea defender_John_Terry

By Andrew Warshaw

October 19 – Former England captain John Terry has chosen not to appeal against the four-match ban and £220,000 ($353,000/€271,000) fine imposed on him for racially abusing Anton Ferdinand of Queens Park Rangers a year ago – and has apologised for his comments.

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