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 (83%)

No (17%)

Latest News

One Sheffield Many Cultures and Community Day this weekend FURD will be taking part in two big public displays of unity this weekend, and everyone is invited to join us.... 15 May 2012

Cup Final this Thursday FURD-backed Sharrow United Under 21 team, having secured runners-up spot in the Meadowhall Sunday League Under-21 division, are set for an exciting finale to their first season.... 1 May 2012

One-All to Barnsley FURD’s One-All project has been helping to build bridges in Barnsley. During the Easter holidays, FURD took its Streetkick game to Barnsley Football Club’s Easter camp.... 30 April 2012

Kyle Walker wins PFA Young Player of the Year Award Tottenham and England star Kyle Walker, who was first recommended to Sheffield United by FURD coaches after he attended FURD's coaching scheme as a young boy, has been voted Young Player of the Year by the Professional Footballers Association.... 23 April 2012

Generations united by FURD's Arthur Wharton project FURD held an event last week to showcase work inspired by our Arthur Wharton Heritage Project.... 3 April 2012

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Urban Mixtures

A Voice for YOUth

Are you a young person living in Sheffield? Want to have your say in planning the new U-Mix young people's centre on Lowfield Open Space? Join our Urban Mixtures Facebook group and tell us what you think.

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.