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

All Nations tournament - teams invited EURO 2008 might have been showcasing Europe's hottest talent but Sheffield is gearing up for its own multicultural tournament.... 2 July 2008

African Dream Team looking for new players Want to join the up and coming team in the Meadowhall Sunday League in Sheffield? The African Dream Team, now entering the 2nd division as 3rd division champions, are looking to strengthen their squad for the new season.... 24 June 2008

Euro 2008 blog - Austria v Germany and Turkey v Czech Republic Monday, June 16 The warmest day of the tour thus far, and the much awaited clash between one of the host countries (Austria) and the Germans - which had turned out to be a qualification decider.... 18 June 2008

Teams needed for All Nations Football Festival Football Unites would like to invite teams to enter the All Nations Football Tournament on Saturday 19th July. This is a 7-a-side tournament for players from new communities, particularly for refugees and asylum-seekers.... 16 June 2008

Streetkick tour moves to Innsbruck Saturday, June 14 The day centred around the Spain v Sweeden game that took place. The Streetkick event was hugely busy, and the town seemed to be awash with a sea of yellow and blue as the Sweedes converged on Innsbruck.... 15 June 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.