Mario Balotelli

Nazis on the Loose? - Out-of-control fans earned the German soccer association a $31,200 fine after fans displayed a neo-Nazi flag during Germany’s Euro Cup match against Greece last Friday. (Photo: REUTERS/Stringer/Files)

Key Fights Against Racism in Soccer

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Commentary: Why Women Act Like Fools Over Hot World Cup Players

The real reason soccer stars are so sexy.
06/18/2014
Mario Balotelli

Top Black Players to Watch in 2014 World Cup

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Players to Watch in 2014 World Cup

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Mario Balotelli: Racism Makes Me Feel Alone

The football player continues to be heckled by racist fans.
06/11/2013
Dennis Rodman Brings Sports Diplomacy to North Korea

Sports Rewind: Dennis Rodman, North Korea Leader Watch Basketball Together

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Spain Defeats Italy in Euro 2012 - Defending World Champion Spain continued its unstoppable momentum by beating Italy 4-0 in Sunday's EURO 2012 final on Sunday. (Photo: Pablo Blazquez Dominguez/Getty Images)

World Lens — Week in Review: July 3

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Ape-alling Cartoon - European soccer isn’t all fun and games for many of its Black and minority players who are routinely subject to racist taunts from fans and fellow players alike. Following a flurry of racist incidents during the EURO 2012 tournament, BET.com takes a look at some of the most standout European racism scandals on and off the field. — Naeesa AzizItalian striker Mario Balotelli was insulted by an Italian newspaper that published a cartoon depicting him as King Kong. Although the paper apologized, it added, “Those who accuse Gazzetta of racism are going overboard.”(Photo: Twitter)

Is Soccer the World’s Most Racist Sport?

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Ape-alling Cartoon - European soccer isn’t all fun and games for many of its Black and minority players who are routinely subject to racist taunts from fans and fellow players alike. Following a flurry of racist incidents during the EURO 2012 tournament, BET.com takes a look at some of the most standout European racism scandals on and off the field. — Naeesa AzizItalian striker Mario Balotelli was insulted by an Italian newspaper that published a cartoon depicting him as King Kong. Although the paper apologized, it added, “Those who accuse Gazzetta of racism are going overboard.”(Photo: Twitter)

Racist King Kong Cartoon Rattles European Soccer

Italian paper says racism accusers are going "overboard."
06/28/2012
Jerry Sandusky Doesn’t Take the Stand - Jerry Sandusky’s defense team rested its case on Wednesday without calling the former Penn State football coach to the stand. Closing arguments in Sandusky’s sex abuse trial are set for Thursday morning. (Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Sports Rewind: June 20

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