AFCON 2021: Road trip helps Nigerian refugees believe in dreams
Twenty-four girls from the Minawao refugee camp were given tickets to watch Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations. The chance to watch their team live was the adventure of a lifetime.
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Italy: First migrant soccer referee registered
Mustapha Jawara has become the first migrant to be registered as an official football referee with the Italian Referees Association. The young Gambian presided over his first matches this week.
Bakery Jatta: Hamburg player under investigation for false identity
A twist in the tale: the case of Bakery Jatta appeared to have been settled but now German authorities are pressing charges against the Hamburg footballer after all. Jatta is accused of playing under a false identity.
Pope's soccer team to play Roma squad
Three migrants hosted by the Sant'Egidio Community will be part of the Pope's soccer team 'All Brothers' that will play a team representing the World Roma Organization. The charity match on Sunday November 21 is aimed at fighting racism and discrimination.
'Regardless of their origins, all our players are Milanese': A migrant soccer team fighting racism in Italy
The St. Ambroeus soccer team in Milan brings together refugees, asylum seekers and local youth. It is a way to reduce their isolation, but also to fight against racism in the country.
Afghan girls' football team follow their dreams in Portugal
Forced to flee Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover, members of the Afghan women's youth football team and their families have sought refuge in Portugal and are back training in the Lisbon suburbs.
Video: Football in Greece becomes an opportunity
On the Greek island of Lesbos, young refugees and migrants play football together for FC Cosmos. The sport helps them overcome their traumas and successfully integrate into Greek society. Some even dream of going pro.
UEFA and UNHCR join forces to support refugees
UEFA, the Union of European Football Associations, and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, have signed a cooperation protocol to support refugees and forcibly displaced people. In a statement, they says the want to harness "the transformative power of football to assist and uphold their rights and strengthen their integration in their host communities."
Ebrima Darboe: From a migrant boat to Italy's top football league
Gambian midfielder Ebrima Darboe reached Italy by boat from Libya as a teen. On May 2, he debuted in Serie A with the Italian capital's football team AS Roma.
Ridle Baku: 'It's not easy for a Black guy to become a professional footballer'
Ridle Baku is a regular starter for Wolfsburg and one of Germany's great hopes. But the 22-year-old German of Congolese descent tells DW it's not easy for a young Black player to become a professional footballer.
Hertha Berlin sack goalkeeping coach over homophobic and anti-migrant comments
Bundesliga club Hertha Berlin have parted company with goalkeeping coach Zsolt Petry over comments made in an interview. Hertha said the homophobic and anti-migrant sentiments were not compatible with the club's values.
Amnesty: 'FIFA must protect migrants in Qatar for World Cup'
Amnesty International has asked FIFA to exercise its influence on Qatar, the host country of the 2022 World Cup, to put an end to violations of the rights of migrant workers.