Let's Kick Racism Out Of Football

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WHY DOES RACISM IN FOOTBALL APPEAR SO VISIBLE NOWADAYS?
Racism can be defined in several ways, however, racism in association football is the abuse of players, officials and fan because of their skin colour, nationality, religion or ethnicity.
Racism remains a ‘significant problem’ in British football and around the world despite improvement in recent years.

The diagram above shows that 91% of England fans say racism exists in football while 92% Italian fan say racism exist in football. (Mon September 16, 2013 10:56 a.m. By Luke Chambers in front page and life, Yougov.co.uk)
Racism in football has become significantly less common in the UK due, in part, to changes in wider society but also because of awareness campaigns and …show more content…

It’s a primarily a campaigning organisation which enables, facilitated and works with the football authorities, professional clubs, players, fans and community in order to tackle down all forms of discrimination. Its aim is to be an effective, influential and proactive champion of equality and acting as a conduit and working in partnership with communities, fans, players, coaches, and footballing bodies to achieve fairness for all. …show more content…

This shows that racism abuse still exist, even when football authorities and individuals have put an effort to stop racism by setting some rules and regulations. ‘Kick It Out’ is one of the organisations who are supported and funded by game’s governing bodies such as Premier league, the Football Association and PFA (Professional Footballers Association), the organisation works within football, education and community sectors to challenge

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