The government has “strongly condemned” chants at Glastonbury Festival from rap punk duo Bob Vylan calling for “death” to the Israeli military and broadcast live on the BBC. Rapper Bobby Vylan led chants of “free, free Palestine” and “death, death to the IDF [Israel Defense Forces]” during their set, which came just before Belfast rap...
Columbia University President Claire Shipman was booed during a graduation ceremony on Tuesday, with chants of “Free Mahmoud” heard drowning her out. Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate was detained by US immigration officials in March over his role in pro-Palestinian protests on campus. He is a permanent legal US resident and has not been...
Aberdeen FC have apologised to a St Mirren fan who was targeted by a “totally unacceptable” chant. Police are investigating the incident as a hate crime after a clip was posted on social media following the match at St Mirren’s stadium on Saturday. The video showed some Aberdeen fans chanting abuse at a St Mirren...
Police have launched a hate crime probe after Aberdeen fans were filmed apparently chanting abuse at a disabled St Mirren fan during a football match. The force said it had been alerted to a video of the incident, which the BBC has seen, posted on social media following Saturday’s match at St Mirren Park. Aberdeen...
“The chant in question is condemned by Millwall Football Club and once again it strongly emphasises its zero-tolerance policy against discrimination of all kinds,” Millwall said in a statement., external “The club remains committed to working tirelessly to eradicate homophobic chanting, and any other form of discriminatory abuse, from the sport.” The FA said the...
United declined to comment publicly on the chants but have privately acknowledged they are unacceptable. “Clubs have the power to act,” said Varney. “Whether through bans, fines or education, action can and should be taken. “Without it, the lack of accountability continues to damage trust. “Our recent research found that 85% of women who had...
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said derogatory chants about Phil Foden’s mother from Manchester United fans showed “a lack of class”. Speaking after an insipid and goalless Manchester derby at Old Trafford on Sunday, Guardiola said it was not an issue for United but for the individuals involved. England international Foden was targeted by insulting...