Terry racism case 'damaged' English football
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October 20, 2012, Saturday
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Damaged by a year-long racism case involving John Terry, English football will ask Premier League players to don anti-racism T-shirts during the warm-up for this weekend's matches.
English Football Association Chairman David Bernstein said yesterday that Terry's decision not to contest a four-match ban for racially abusing an opponent during a league game "hopefully brings to a close a difficult period for the domestic game in England".
Other high-profile incidents have brought racism back in the spotlight over the past year, with Liverpool striker Luis Suarez banned for eight games for hurling slurs at Manchester United defender Patrice Evra and more recently England's Danny Rose claiming racist abuse at the hands of Serbia fans in an under-21 international on Tuesday.
Commenting particularly on the Terry case, Bernstein said: "Unfortunately, the reputation of English football has been damaged. It is a shame that one high-profile incident has had such a major impact.
"But this single event should not be allowed to overshadow the massive strides taken by players, managers, clubs, leagues and so many across the national game in terms of equality and inclusion. The damage of this affair is not irreparable."
Kick It Out, an anti-racism campaign group, on Thursday began a week of action in response to the recent unsavory incidents, with players across the country wearing T-shirts before matches to promote the organization's message.
Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger, the managers of Manchester United and Arsenal, respectively, were among the coaches who confirmed yesterday that their players will unite behind the Kick It Out campaign this weekend.
Jason Roberts, a black striker who plays for Premier League team Reading, said on Thursday he is refusing to take part in the Kick It Out campaign out of concern the organization hasn't done enough to combat racism. "I have to disagree with Jason Roberts. I think he is making the wrong point," Ferguson said.
By accepting his ban for racially abusing Queen Park Rangers' Anton Ferdinand during a Premier League match last October, Terry will miss Chelsea's match against Tottenham Hotspur and is therefore unable to show his support for the campaign.
English Football Association Chairman David Bernstein said yesterday that Terry's decision not to contest a four-match ban for racially abusing an opponent during a league game "hopefully brings to a close a difficult period for the domestic game in England".
Other high-profile incidents have brought racism back in the spotlight over the past year, with Liverpool striker Luis Suarez banned for eight games for hurling slurs at Manchester United defender Patrice Evra and more recently England's Danny Rose claiming racist abuse at the hands of Serbia fans in an under-21 international on Tuesday.
Commenting particularly on the Terry case, Bernstein said: "Unfortunately, the reputation of English football has been damaged. It is a shame that one high-profile incident has had such a major impact.
"But this single event should not be allowed to overshadow the massive strides taken by players, managers, clubs, leagues and so many across the national game in terms of equality and inclusion. The damage of this affair is not irreparable."
Kick It Out, an anti-racism campaign group, on Thursday began a week of action in response to the recent unsavory incidents, with players across the country wearing T-shirts before matches to promote the organization's message.
Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger, the managers of Manchester United and Arsenal, respectively, were among the coaches who confirmed yesterday that their players will unite behind the Kick It Out campaign this weekend.
Jason Roberts, a black striker who plays for Premier League team Reading, said on Thursday he is refusing to take part in the Kick It Out campaign out of concern the organization hasn't done enough to combat racism. "I have to disagree with Jason Roberts. I think he is making the wrong point," Ferguson said.
By accepting his ban for racially abusing Queen Park Rangers' Anton Ferdinand during a Premier League match last October, Terry will miss Chelsea's match against Tottenham Hotspur and is therefore unable to show his support for the campaign.
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