Brexit is a factor in the “alarming” number of recent incidents of racism and other forms of discrimination in the game, according to a leading anti-discrimination campaigner. Brexit is a factor in the “alarming” number of recent incidents of racism and other forms of discrimination in the game, according to a leading anti-discrimination campaigner. There is no place or excuse for this kind of behaviour.”Powar told Press Association Sport: “The number and frequency of recent incidents in England is quite alarming. “I think the FA must get a grip on the problem,” added Powar. Football Association chairman Greg Clarke admits the authorities have to get better at singling out and removing racists from the game.

Source: Irish Independent February 07, 2019 15:00 UTC