2010 will see history made, as the FIFA World Cup comes to Africa for the very first time in its seventy-year history.
South Africa is already gearing up for the tournament, with state-of-the-art stadia being built across the country.
The problem of racism in European football is being described by some as "endemic".
Players, fans and ethnic minority communities are abused regularly in some parts of Europe where far right activity is rife.
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Sport and Social Responsibility Summity

The Sport and Social Responsibility Summit returns for its second year on March 19th in London.
Hope Powell

"I hope that groups across the country seize the opportunity to get involved in the weeks, particularly the women and girls' teams out there."
Hope Powell, England Womens Manager
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