As announced this morning, Fifa have announced new Rules and Regulations on the act of Racism. They have explained the sanctions of Racist abuse and what the consequences are should it take place at a club.
First, for Minor Offences, they will let the club off with either a warning, or they will fined or ordered for games to be played behind closed doors. However, incidents that occur more than once at a club could see them get deducted points, kicked out of a competition or relegation with serious cases.
Sepp Blatter the Fifa President says that these new Rules will send out 'A strong signal to Racists'. Could this be the revolution to the problems of Racism.
In my opinion, I'm glad this has been introduced and hopefully it will have a strong, positive effect on Footballers who are/have been racist. I don't see why these Rules weren't brought out the minute that Racism was coming into Football, it looks as if it will have a positive effect on Football for the long term as well so I've got to say congratulations Fifa, you have enhanced the Footballing community further.
What do you guys think?
Fifa: Racism Regulations
posted on 31/5/13
Andy Coal: "Miner racism needs to be punished too or we will end up digging ourselves into a hole"
posted on 31/5/13
Barry, those are the pits.
posted on 31/5/13
Firstly, the title sounds like they're Tub-thumping racism
Racism rules man!
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Sorry
Minor as in, it's happened once, don't let it happen again, serious or not. Then if it happens again more sanctions come into play.
However, goalposts should never change and we see that with Fifa a lot so don't worry, in the next 5 years you will see Fifa screw this up.
posted on 31/5/13
Ryan
posted on 31/5/13
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posted on 31/5/13
I get the 'thought' you had in our head but I'm sure you could see it was unintentional.
posted on 31/5/13
Can't really complain tbh.
However, I do think it would be harsh for a supported to see his team relegated due to someone else's actions, regardless of whether they play for the club or not. The rules are punishing to clubs which will make them sure to have talks with every players to make sure they know the English boundaries (or whichever country the club is based) upon racism.
Hopefully it kicks it out
posted on 31/5/13
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posted on 31/5/13
Good views Chambers. Couldn't agree more if I'm honest.
Yeah, if they do it, they let themselves, they let the club down and more importantly, let the fans down. Correct decision from Fifa.
posted on 31/5/13
I'm starting to wonder why fifa exist. The rules should be 'If we can name a racist, they will be handed over to the police, if we can't, then the club sanctions should come into play'.
Fifa, Uefa, FA all think they know better than the law and punish the wrong people. It sends out a stronger message knowing that the police will be involved, as they should be.
Stop fining groups of people and make those responsible face the consequences of their actions.