PORT LOUIS:
Fifa’s Congress in Mauritius adopted a resolution that will lead to tougher sanctions in cases of racism, including points deductions and even relegation for repeat offenders.
The Congress voted in favour of the resolution, with 204 votes for and just one against. “For a first infraction, a warning, fine and/or ordering to play games behind closed doors should be sufficient punishment,” read a text put together by a Fifa task force. “For a repeat offence, the deduction of points, exclusion from a competition or relegation are the recommended punishments. Any person committing an infraction should be suspended for at least five matches, including being banned from entering a stadium.”
Published in The Express Tribune, June 1st, 2013.
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