Study says pundits are racially biased

A NEW study has revealed “racial bias” from TV commentators.

The shock research from RunRepeat says players with “darker skin tones” were more likely to be singled out as having “pace and power” while white players were more frequently described as being “intelligent.”

The Professional Footballers’ Association commissioned the report from the Danish research group that studied the commentary transcripts from 80 games in the Premier

League, Serie A, La Liga and French Ligue 1. PFA Equalities Executive Jason Lee said: “This study shows an evident bias in how we describe the attributes of footballers based on their skin colour.

“Commentators help shape the perception we hold of each player, deepening any racial bias already held by the viewer. It’s important to consider how far-reaching those perceptions can be and how they impact footballers.”