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Beat The Bias: The Pioneers Revolutionising Football Media

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Racism in football is about more than just high profile instances of abuse that hit the headlines. Racial bias in commentary, a lack of diversity in sports media, and structural inequality all serve to create an unequal playing field in our game.

A new generation of grassroots creators and collectives are carving out spaces to speak their own truths, changing the landscape and empowering the voices of the future.

In the following video, from the COPA90 Football YouTube channel, EA SPORTS and COPA90 discuss these issues.

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How a Fans Flare Led to a Nine Year Ban

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Cody Lane is a passionate supporter of Melbourne Victory Soccer Club and he was handed a nine year ban for striking a Smoke Flare at an away game in Sydney. Should he be allowed to enter a stadium? Should he be welcomed back?

Across the world, fans face repression, stadium bans, and an increasingly tame atmosphere at football. This is the story of one Australian fan, but reflects a sentiment that can be heard around the footballing world.

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