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Football 09/12/22 12:30am

Wigan coach Singh Johal: Proud I can inspire Sikh kids

Wigan first-team coach Ashvir Singh Johal says he is proud of his faith and happy to act as inspiration to Sikh-Punjabi kids. Singh Johal has joined Kolo Toure at Wigan and is the first Sikh-Punjabi frontline coach in Sky Bet Championship history.

British South Asian football trailblazers Azeem Amir and Ashvir Singh Johal
England 07/12/22 8:05am

Amir: England World Cup win would make Xmas | Singh Johal and Toure set for The Den

Blind Football international Azeem Amir says he is taking inspiration from England's run in Qatar ahead of next summer’s World Blind Games on home soil.

Football 06/12/22 11:21pm

Azeem Amir: What a Christmas if England bring it home

England Blind footballler Azeem Amir tells Sky Sports’ Emma Roarty he is confident Gareth Southgate’s side can win the World Cup and says his preparations have already started for next year’s World Blind Games in Birmingham.

Football 04/12/22 11:56pm

Adam Khan's journey from Berkshire to Blackburn

Adam Khan's father Naj explains how the family have supported his journey in football. Berkshire youngster and ex-Crystal Palace youth goalkeeper Khan plays for Blackburn's U21s, joining Rovers over the summer.

Football 29/11/22 4:43pm

Amar Cymru Wales fans: England is a must-win game

Amar Cymru supporters' group members Jalal Goni and Tamjid Miah hope the formbook goes out of the window and Wales can pull off a shock win against England at the World Cup.

Football 28/11/22 8:56pm

Taylor: Wales need extra midfielder against England

Trailblazer Neil Taylor thinks Wales must make a tactical adjustment in midfield for their decisive World Cup group game against England.

Football 28/11/22 9:27am

London Street Football World Cup - A celebration for a diverse city

All eyes are on the World Cup in Qatar, but over the next few weeks there'll be another football tournament that might grab your attention - the London Street World Cup.

Birmingham City Women boss Darren Carter (R) has rewarded Layla Banaras' endeavour
Birmingham City 25/11/22 8:35am

Carter: Banaras part of my plans | Iftikhar at World Cup with Belgium

Birmingham City Women manager Darren Carter says 16-year-old Layla Banaras has "stepped it up another level" and is firmly part of his plans.

Football 23/11/22 12:30am

Taylor: Wales hero Bale leads by example

Gareth Bale continues to lead by example for Wales after winning and scoring the penalty that clinched a World Cup draw against USA, says former Wales international Neil Taylor.

Birmingham City's Layla Banaras is one of the country's best South Asian heritage footballers
Birmingham City 19/11/22 7:47pm

Banaras makes Birmingham squad for Bristol City trip

Birmingham City Women's starlet Layla Banaras has been named in the squad for the trip to league leaders Bristol City, aged just 16.

Football 15/11/22 8:00am

Sweetman-Kirk demands change on diversity in women’s football

Courtney Sweetman-Kirk says football must show "a genuine desire for change" to tackle the lack of diversity in elite girls' and women's football.

Football 12/11/22 12:00pm

Trailblazer Taylor excited by Wales future

Trailblazer Neil Taylor says he’s doing the next best thing to playing by helping develop the next generation of Welsh footballers. Taylor has just retired and is the only British South Asian ever to score at a major international tournament.

Football 09/11/22 2:14pm

Kang disappointed with clubs over diversity targets

Sporting Equals CEO Arun Kang says he is disappointed with Premier League and EFL clubs for missing diversity targets.

Welling United players celebrate in front of their fans at Park View Road
Football 09/11/22 11:00am

Welling want emerging talent scout | Miah set to train | Taylor retires

Welling United want to appoint an emerging talent scout in an effort to increase diverse representation at the football club.

Football 08/11/22 10:12pm

Choudhury: We want to be near top going into World Cup

Hamza Choudhury was thrilled after Watford beat Reading 2-0 in the Championship to remain in playoff contention.

Football 06/11/22 8:13pm

Kerr makes the breakthrough for Chelsea

Chelsea's Sam Kerr scores the opener to give her side the lead in their clash with Manchester United.

Football 03/11/22 10:00am

'Extremely patronising' | FA criticised after parents told to 'get educated'

The Football Association has been criticised by the first Muslim FA Council member after an FA official told South Asian parents to 'get educated'.

Football 01/11/22 3:28pm

FA official tells Asian parents to get educated

The Football Association has come in for criticism after their head of Diversity and Inclusion told Asian parents to get educated about football in an interview to coincide with Diwali.

Football 28/10/22 1:08pm

Bhandari: Football at a crossroads on diversity | 'We need a regulator'

Kick It Out chair Sanjay Bhandari says football is at a crossroads with regards to the FA's Football Leadership Diversity Code and feels there needs to be a regulator to make mandatory requirements around equality and inclusion.

NFL 28/10/22 8:40am

Jags owner Khan excited by Wembley return

Jacksonville Jaguars and Fulham Football Club owner Shahid Khan is excited for his NFL team's return to Wembley on Sunday, and revels in Fulham's start to the Premier League season.

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