In order to fight racism in football, the Prime Minister has called for there to be more black people in managerial positions in the sport. The Prime Minister has stated, “Footballers are role models in our society and it is important that they put across the message that there is no place for racism in the United Kingdom.”
In recent weeks the issue of racism in football has come into the spotlight after two significant players have been involved in racial scandals. Luis Suarez was recently given an eight match ban for racial abuse targeted towards another player. The club also faced criticism because their supporters were seen with T-shirts supporting the player’s actions.
John Terry, the England captain and Chelsea player, has also been accused of racially abusing Anton Ferdinand, the defender from Queens Park Rangers.” Mr Cameron continued, “Football has an enormous capacity for good in this country and this is something that should be celebrated.
The sport has an incredible ability to tackle racism and set an example for people across the country. Campaigns such as Show Racism the Red Card have made an enormous difference and I know that in the future the Football Association are going to be working hard to eliminate racism in the sport.
“Many people, including myself, have become deeply concerned over recent racial events in the sport. My position on racism is absolutely clear, there is no place for racism in this sport, in this society and in this country.
Those involved in football happen to be role models for this society and it is important that we have a racially diverse group of leaders in the sport. I’m very glad to see that the Premier League are working hard on my vision to make sure that racism in football is kicked out forever.”