The Football Black List for 2024 highlights influential black individuals within British football, including players like Raheem Sterling and Lauren James, and coaches such as Nuno Espirito Santo. Established in 2008, this annual list aims to recognize the important contributions of black professionals across various areas of the game. Despite these strides, co-founder Leon Mann stresses the need to address the ongoing underrepresentation of black individuals in leadership positions, urging the football community to continue working towards inclusivity and equity in all facets of the sport.
Leon Mann, co-founder of the Football Black List, said: "The Football Black List once again serves as a reminder of the incredible impact black communities are making in football."
Mann further emphasized, "It is also vital that while we celebrate the exceptional people on the list, we recognise the ongoing underrepresentation of black people away from playing - in the boardrooms, dugouts and leadership teams across the game."
He urged, "We must take this challenge on with urgency."
The inclusion of individuals in various categories signifies the progression and influence of black communities across different facets of the game.
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