Raheem Sterling and Richarlison named among most influential black people in British football The Football Black List shines a light on the most influential black people in the sport The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2025
I waited 45 minutes to buy a single croissant in Fitzroy. Why do humans queue? Lines for pastries, phones, even paying respects have become famous. What is it that draws people to spend their scarce, precious time in queues? The Guardian - AU · Dec 14, 2024
Three years on from Wembley, I still fear for England’s black penalty-takers My anxiety for the team, the black players and myself mean I hope England can win Euro 2024 final in normal time The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2024
Brendon Batson jumped at opportunity to play in black versus white match in 1979 The match was arranged as a testimonial for West Brom midfielder Len Cantello. The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2024
Football Black List awards celebrates progress but important message remains clear The Football Black List held the 13th edition of its awards on Wednesday as the likes of Yaya Toure, Marcus Rashford, Vincent Kompany and Bukayo Saka were all honoured Daily Mirror · Mar 23, 2023
Black List shows football still has a ‘long way to go’ Les Ferdinand, Deji Davies, Patrick Vieira, Bukayo Saka and Lianne Sanderson are among those to feature on the 2022 list. The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023
Taking the knee has come and gone again but football's racism issues still exist There are still a number of challenges regarding discrimination in football and progress continues to move at a slow pace despite the increase in awareness on the subject following the Black Lives Matter movement Daily Mirror · Oct 21, 2022
Dodgy roofer gambled away thousands of pounds of deposits from cancer patients Trading standards said Leon David Mann carried on taking money even when he knew he was being investigated Birmingham Post · May 31, 2022
Roofer who gambled away customer deposits without doing work fined £10,000 Leon Mann, from Lincolnshire, took 50 per cent deposits upfront - including from a cancer patient - and then spend the cash on online gambling sites Daily Mirror · May 30, 2022