FIFA to combat racism with point deductions, relegation
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ZURICH, Mar 17 (SW) - Under new regulations approved by FIFAÂ’s executive comittee, clubs whose fans engage in racist abuse will be deducted points and possibly relegated.
The penalties are staggered, resulting in a three point deduction for the first offense, six points for a second and relegation for any further incidents.
FIFA President Sepp Blatter said: 'I have repeatedly stressed FIFA's and my firm personal stance against racism and discrimination.
'But recent events have demonstrated there is a need for concerted action and an urgency for more severe measures to be adopted in order to kick this evil out of the beautiful game.
'I am therefore extremely pleased the football family and the FIFA executive committee have today taken a big step in this direction.'
FIFA member associations must now incorporate the new penalties
Written by: Francisco Barreto
I think this is a great policy,well done ! -
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BARCA ALWAYS ENCOUNTER RACISM ON ETO SIA -
Real Zaragoza and Sociedad watch out!Originally posted by ghimpheng:ZURICH, Mar 17 (SW) - Under new regulations approved by FIFAÂ’s executive comittee, clubs whose fans engage in racist abuse will be deducted points and possibly relegated.
The penalties are staggered, resulting in a three point deduction for the first offense, six points for a second and relegation for any further incidents.
FIFA President Sepp Blatter said: 'I have repeatedly stressed FIFA's and my firm personal stance against racism and discrimination.
'But recent events have demonstrated there is a need for concerted action and an urgency for more severe measures to be adopted in order to kick this evil out of the beautiful game.
'I am therefore extremely pleased the football family and the FIFA executive committee have today taken a big step in this direction.'
FIFA member associations must now incorporate the new penalties
Written by: Francisco Barreto
I think this is a great policy,well done ! -
Show racism the red card...
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technically, it is SPAIN football racists, watch out.
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