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Solomon Islands 🇸🇧 The Solomon Islands' Home Affairs Minister has backed inclusive sport, visiting Para powerlifter Moffat Tolomae at the GAPS training camp in Scotland. Tolomae also won an Athlete Voice Grant for his 'MT Art Class' inclusion project. buff.ly/SEiOZ0t

Argentina 🇦🇷 Milei's government has banned entry to foreign nationals deemed to have incited hatred against the country, amid World Cup tensions with Mexico & Brazil. The vaguely worded measure lacks due process safeguards, raising fears of arbitrary use. buff.ly/W10fowq

Spain 🇪🇸 Toledo will host its first Youth Football Tournament Against Cancer from 4–6 September 2026, bringing together 36 teams of boys and girls aged 8–12 to promote healthy lifestyles and raise funds for cancer research. buff.ly/SKRI3rj

Palestine 🇵🇸 Two siblings from Gaza have commissioned murals of Lamine Yamal and Pedro Sánchez in the Shati refugee camp to thank Spain for its support of Palestine. Sánchez replied with a personal video message to 11-year-old Layan. buff.ly/QTf5Svb

Reports of antisemitism in English football also rose by 43% in 2025-26, according to Kick It Out. buff.ly/MsNmdhx

UK 🇬🇧 Football v Homophobia has called for stronger education and allyship after Kick It Out recorded 203 homophobia reports in English football in 2025/26. buff.ly/Y5UBJ0H

Nigeria🇳🇬 Nigeria's FA has backed the Renewed Hope Unity Cup, a grassroots football tournament spanning all 774 local government areas and aimed at players aged 18–20. Launching 1 October 2026, it targets talent discovery and national unity. buff.ly/QwLr7As

Australia 🇦🇺 The Bingham Cup, the world championship of gay and inclusive rugby, is coming to Brisbane from 19–23 August. Every match is free to attend at Norths Rugby Club, with the Amanda Mark Cup for women's and gender-diverse teams running alongside it. buff.ly/WNUwKNA

Argentina 🇦🇷 Argentina's Copa Amistad 2026 has seen a woman compete in the traditionally male workers' tournament for the first time, playing two matches for Los Traidores, celebrated by organisers as a moment for inclusion and equal opportunity. buff.ly/kVnPxrb

Egypt 🇪🇬 Former Egypt international Mido has proposed reserving 10% of youth academy places for Christian players to counter religious discrimination in Egyptian football, alongside education for coaches. The proposal is not yet policy. buff.ly/Vpft3Lj

Spain 🇪🇸 Zaragoza City Council and Real Zaragoza have agreed a €700,000 deal funding grassroots and women's football, inclusive sport and anti-racism campaigns, including 25 free tickets for vulnerable groups at every home match. buff.ly/KB609sw

Brazil 🇧🇷 Experts have warned that comparing Vinícius Júnior's appearance to other Black men after his facial procedures reflects structural racism by homogenising Black bodies, criticism white men undergoing similar treatments rarely face. buff.ly/vkzi5uy

USA 🇺🇸 The Seattle Storm have apologised after a co-owner verbally abused two teenage girls holding pro-Sophie Cunningham signs at a WNBA game, reportedly calling them 'f—ing insane'. Players also reportedly made thumbs-down gestures at the young fans. buff.ly/zvY4rmJ

#WorldCup26 FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over their behaviour at the World Cup. Charges target potential breaches across multiple matches, including for discrimination and racist abuse. buff.ly/msttlxB

If UEFA, Concacaf and AFC members follow the lead of their confederations, there should be sufficient votes to block FIFA's proposal. buff.ly/xIaqu0U

#WorldCup26 The Asian Football Confederation and the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football have joined UEFA in condemning FIFA's plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors. buff.ly/Z3badDd

UK 🇬🇧 Partridge Green Youth FC in Sussex has celebrated four years of growth backed by local sponsor Forza Doors, expanding teams, improving facilities and boosting opportunities for children in grassroots football. buff.ly/OBHSj4u

Global 🌐 Five Para athletes from Africa and Oceania have received GAPS Athlete Fund grants to lead community projects tackling disability barriers in sport, ahead of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. buff.ly/WmpDlvB

Germany 🇩🇪 Röthenbach's Wilde Quastler club has marked 40 years of inclusive community spirit, having grown from a recreational football team into a diverse organisation of around 80 members that explicitly rejects discrimination and exclusion. buff.ly/KlWtKF7

France 🇫🇷 Zinédine Zidane has been appointed France head coach and used his unveiling to declare 'We must fight racism', following recent discriminatory abuse of players including Kylian Mbappé at the 2026 World Cup. buff.ly/OMPduJm