≡

Don't Fine Soccer Players and Teams for Protesting Racism

► ▼ See full description Hide full description

To: UEFA Chief Michael Platini

To Michael Platini,

In a June 2012 news conference, you stated that any players and teams that walk off a soccer pitch during a sanctioned match in response to racist taunting will be fined. We believe this is the wrong approach.

We urge you to develop a new strategy to combat racism during...

…

To Michael Platini,

In a June 2012 news conference, you stated that any players and teams that walk off a soccer pitch during a sanctioned match in response to racist taunting will be fined. We believe this is the wrong approach.

We urge you to develop a new strategy to combat racism during European soccer matches that includes:

1) Boosting security during matches to monitor fans who use racist chants
2) Implementing a strategy that will eject and ban these fans from future matches
3) Reverse the decision to fine players and teams for walking off or terminating a match to protest racism.

4,000

3,765 people signed the petition

Thanks for watching

Help spread the word about this video.
Log in to watch this video
Thanks for watching

On January 3, 2013, star AC Milan midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng walked off the pitch during a friendly match against Pro Patria in Italy because of racist taunting. His teammates, along with every member of the Pro Patria team, joined him in walking off and terminating the match in the first half.

Boateng's action, and those of AC Milan, are subject to a fine because of UEFA chief Michael Platini's stance that any team or player that terminates a match in protest of racism can be fined. This needs to change and a new strategy needs to be implemented that supports players and teams for their actions.

Issues: , , , ,

Update on January 30, 2013

Unfortunately it looks like racism in soccer is getting worse before it is getting better. On Tuesday, American soccer player Jozy Altidore was playing for his professional Dutch team AZ Alkmaar. After scoring a goal (nice!) he as the target of racist chants …

Update on January 07, 2013

Hey petition-signers, Thanks for taking the time to visit this page and to sign my petition. I've been following European football for years, including seeing a few matches in the historic Santiago Bernabeu, and I've witnessed some racism in the stands …

Recent Signatures

  1. 3,765
    Jan Kenneth Brevik Norway
    20 hrs ago
  2. 3,764
    Kashif Haroon United Kingdom
    11 days ago
  3. 3,763
    Kevin Jones United Kingdom
    19 days ago
  4. 3,762
    Devon G. Peña Seattle, WA
    20 days ago
  5. 3,761
    Sutapa Chatterji Netherlands
    20 days ago
  6. 3,760
    Hopeful Monsters Mexico
    20 days ago

Discuss the petition

37 comments have been posted

Invite friends to sign the petition

Thanks for signing the petition!

Spread the word by inviting friends

Uncheck All
Please choose at least one friend.
You must give Causes permission to post on your behalf to share on your timeline.
You must give Causes permission to your friends' locations to find them.
Your message is too long.
Please wait while we send your invitations.

Selected friends ()

Personal message

Share

0 of 1 batches sent

Check the "Don't ask again" box below and you won't have to confirm the next time you send invitations

Remind your friends to sign this petition