A World Cup full of memorable moments was also marked by exclusion, exploitation and unprecedented political meddling, writes JAMES NALTON
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Stats show discrimination in football is still on the rise
From Barry McGuigan and Carl Frampton to Tyrone McKenna and Lewis Crocker, the city’s fighters carry a complex history into the ring, writes JOHN WIGHT
A new report from Kick It Out yesterday showed that discrimination was on the rise last season for the fifth consecutive season.
There were 469 reports last season, compared to 402 in 2015-16, a 16.7 per cent increase.
The reports of discrimination come from across football — from the Premier League and Women’s Super League down to grassroots fixtures.
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