Soccer players face ban for racism

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CapitanPOP posted on Aug 1st 2006 6:16PM; via news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060731/a...
Soccer players face ban for racism

Players making racist remarks or gestures could be banned for up to five matches, according to new UEFA disciplinary regulations announced Monday.

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Anyone who insults the human dignity of a person or group of persons, by whatever means, including on grounds of color, race, religion or ethnic origin will now face a maximum five-game ban.

In addition, any club whose supporters engage in racist or discriminatory conduct will receive a minimum fine of $24,250.

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