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SirStanleyBowles- 04-19-2006
Fifa unveils anti-racism Cup plan
Fifa president Sepp Blatter has warned that World Cup teams may be deducted points for racist behaviour by fans. He said that rules to be brought into domestic competitions next season will be enforced in Germany this summer. "The regulations will be applied for this World Cup - at the first sign of racism there will be a deduction of three points," he stated. Blatter admitted the system is open to abuse, with fans passing themselves off as opposition supporters. The Fifa president said that deducting points, which may hinder a team's progress in the tournament, may be a deterrent. He added: "Once we deduct points, then we are finished with the problems of discrimination." The measures for domestic competitions provide for a three-point deduction for a first offence, six for a second and relegation for a third offence. Blatter also wants extra powers to intervene if Fifa feels a country is not adhering to the rules.