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Spain 🇪🇸 A San Sebastián community group has organised a 'Day Against the World Cup' on 5 December, opposing the city hosting 2030 games over gentrification, housing access and FIFA demands it says would restrict the Basque language. buff.ly/kiuwFnh

China 🇨🇳 China's Su Super League drew 3m+ visits in its 2nd season, welcoming disabled supporters, frontline workers & local businesses. A Xinhua commentary hailed it as a model of inclusive, grassroots football culture taking root across Chinese cities. buff.ly/4aikJ8S

Bolivia 🇧🇴 Aymara mountaineer Elena Quispe has defied sexism & racial discrimination by climbing Aconcagua in traditional dress. Her story, featured in the award-winning documentary 'Cholitas', celebrates indigenous women breaking barriers in sport. buff.ly/YmIRcMd

Spain 🇪🇸 Spain's Valencian Football Federation has launched'Ja n'hi ha prou!', a campaign against violence in grassroots football, backed by 7 clubs & their captains, urging respect for young players, referees & officials. buff.ly/7D8kU0Q

South Africa 🇿🇦 South Africa's first Blind Football League, a partnership between Corinthians Africa, SAFA & Blind SA, now has 7 teams and 100+ players, with Paralympic ambitions and the country's first Braille edition of a blind football coaching manual. buff.ly/zvmrKHD

Brazil 🇧🇷 A new Brazilian film 'Camisas Negras' willl tell the story of Vasco da Gama's 1923 title-winning squad and the club's 1924 refusal to exclude its Black and working-class players under pressure from elite clubs. Due for release on 19 November. buff.ly/u3N8Sky

Global 🌐 FIFA's Women in Football Leadership programme in Rabat has brought together 50+ participants from all six confederations, empowering women to take up decision-making roles in football worldwide. buff.ly/vu5jgoH

Spain 🇪🇸 The Puchi Blau, the Balearic Islands' only inclusive handball team for people with intellectual disabilities, is seeking rivals as it enters its second season, championing sport as a right for all. buff.ly/nV7AGRp

Germany 🇩🇪 Thirteen German sports clubs met in Rostock to strengthen their network against right-wing extremism, racism & exclusion. Supported by the Amadeu Antonio Foundation, they shared strategies for making sport safe and inclusive for all. buff.ly/vL9T7MR

Mexico 🇲🇽 Colombian striker Juan Valencia has publicly denounced racist abuse on social media after Necaxa's defeat to Santos Laguna, defiantly declaring: "And yes, I am 'BLACK' as they say, but I am proud of it." buff.ly/9I21d8D

UK 🇬🇧 A rugby union match between Bradford & Bingley and Baildon was halted after a Bradford & Bingley player was racially abused. Both clubs condemned racism, and the matter has been passed to Yorkshire RFU for investigation. buff.ly/uZ99lBj

France 🇫🇷 During an amateur match in France on October 25, US Nantua players walked off after a player faced racist abuse from a Bresse Foot 01 player. Police are investigating. buff.ly/Y0ys0x5

Italy 🇮🇹 After Sunday's amateur match between Pedavena and Sois in Italy, a referee used a racist slur against Pedavena's Abderrahmane Ghodbane, who was sent off after reacting. The club is considering a complaint. buff.ly/bj6RMEB

Spain 🇪🇸 During Lliçà de Vall v PBB La Roca in Spain's Third Catalan League, Mohamed El Jellouli faced racist abuse from home fans. The referee stopped play, but abuse continued. El Jellouli headbutted a spectator, was sent off & the match was abandoned. buff.ly/XvyWWqv

Italy 🇮🇹 Former international referee Manuela Nicolosi has said nothing has changed in the sexist abuse of female officials, after referee Maria Sole Ferrieri Caputi was subjected to sexist insults during Como vs Venezia in Serie A. buff.ly/D5fBd8V

USA 🇺🇸 Golden State Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase, the first Asian American woman to coach in the WNBA, is inspiring Asian American fans and coaches alike as she breaks barriers in a sport where few look like her. buff.ly/iWSh0xr

Belgium 🇧🇪 Former Belgium international Mbo Mpenza, who faced racism as a player, will host a charity gala on 13 November for his MboMpenza Challenge, which teaches children to tackle discrimination. All proceeds fund workshops and school sports days. buff.ly/pLR4A8l