Black players shine on the pitch, making up 43% of the Premier League and 34% of the English Football League. But off the pitch? Only 4.4% of coaching jobs and 1.6% of executive roles go to Black candidates.
In MLS, Wilfried Nancy is a rare success story, leading Columbus to victory—but the disparity in leadership persists.
Sol Campbell said it best: “Years of being passed over makes me not trust the sport anymore.”
Why does the game value Black players’ athleticism but not their intellect? Explore the systemic barriers in our latest editorial.
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