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UK plans to tackle racism in football
Racism and discrimination, that has shamed English football this season, was discussed at a summit.
Last Modified: 23 Feb 2012 02:27

Discrimination has shamed English football this season.

Most prominently, Liverpool’s Luis Suarez was banned for eight games for the racial abuse of Patrice Evra, and England captain John Terry faces a criminal trial in July for the alleged racial abuse of an opponent.

These high-profile racism cases have caused the government to intervene, with leading football figures coming together to discuss the issues at a summit held by Prime Minister David Cameron.

Lee Wellings reports from London.
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