Football Unites, Racism Divides believes that football, as the world’s most popular game, can help to bring together people from different backgrounds to play, watch and enjoy the game, and to break down barriers created by ignorance or prejudice.

Our aim is to ensure that everyone who plays or watches football can do so in a safe environment, without the fear of racial abuse and harassment, in either a verbal or a physical form.  We want to increase the participation of people from ethnic minorities in football, as either players, spectators or employees.

Should racist chanters be ejected from football matches?
Yes 84%		No 16%

Latest News

Cheer on our local lads in the Cup final! *Please note change of date from 8th to 13th May* Come and support your local team in the Meadowhall Cup Final at Bramall Lane on Tuesday 13th May! Kick off is at 7.... 6 May 2008

Cricket fun day FURD's full-time v volunteers are organising a cricket fun day on Sunday 11th May at Mount Pleasant Park, Sharrow, Sheffield from 12 til 4pm.... 29 April 2008

Community Day Come and join a great family day out and a fun-packed celebration of football and cricket at Bramall Lane, home of Sheffield United, on Sunday, 18th May 2008, from 10am until 4pm. Entrance is free.... 21 April 2008

Education/youth worker required by Football Unites Education/Youth Worker Maternity Cover 19th May 2008-27th February 2009 Football Unites, Racism Divides Educational Trust is looking for a self-motivated person who enjoys interacting with young people and has a keen interest in raising awareness ... 15 April 2008

New volunteering opportunities with Football Unites Football Unites Racism Divides has been awarded funding by v, the youth volunteering charity, to get young people positively involved in their communities.... 9 April 2008

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Black footballers

Did you know that Arthur Wharton, the world’s first black professional footballer was playing way back in 1889? Discover the contribution that Arthur and other black pioneers have made to the game.

Resource library

We have collated an incredible resource library on racism in football.  Search our library online, then arrange to borrow the item.

We also have a selection of resources available online for direct download.

You can also discuss the issues with other users of this website in our Academic discussion forum.

Young people's forum

Are you a young person living in the Sharrow, Broomhall or Abbeydale areas of Sheffield? Want to get an issue off your chest in your local community? Join in our young people's discussion forum to tell us what you think.