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Prime Minister hosts Downing Street meeting on discrimination in football
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- Football authorities announce details on a new bursary to support Black, Asian and minority ethnic coaches
- Football League clubs sign up to the Sports Charter to tackle homophobia and transphobia in sport
Representatives from the football authorities, former players and campaign groups came together today at for a meeting hosted by the Prime Minister to discuss the issue of discrimination in football.
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Prime Minister David Cameron said:
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바카라 사이트淔ootball has done a huge amount in recent decades to eradicate the types of racist attitudes and behaviour that sadly often blighted the game. The football authorities, leagues, clubs and campaigns like and have led the way in this respect and must be praised for their efforts. But we cannot be complacent. We must address problems which could, if left unchecked, threaten to undo much of the hard work that has been done.
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During the meeting announced that the 바카라 사이트 is contributing 拢3 million to the Football Association바카라 사이트檚 National Coaching Centre, St George바카라 사이트檚 Park. This facility will be used to help increase the number of qualified coaches in the country, which along with other specific initiatives, will encourage more people from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) backgrounds to gain the necessary credentials for coaching and managerial positions at the top of the game. Set to open later this year, will become the base for English football to develop coaches, players, administrators and officials.
Alongside this funding, the football authorities have also revealed details of a new bursary scheme open to Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates who have a minimum of the Level Two coaching qualification. This scheme will assist with the costs involved in obtaining the top Uefa levels of coaching and provide them with support and mentoring opportunities at Premier League and Football League clubs.听
Jeremy Hunt said:
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David Bernstein, Chairman of the said:
바카라 사이트淭he Football Association continues to play a lead role in tackling discrimination in football. I firmly believe in widening participation and diversity within the game at all levels. The FA is determined to provide an inclusive football experience for anyone who wishes to play, coach, officiate or support English football. An experience that is reflective of our diverse communities, safe for all and free from abuse and discrimination. Just this week, a major conference was held at Wembley to raise awareness of the issues surrounding homophobia and transphobia. While we have come a very long way, it is clear we all have work to do.
바카라 사이트淚 thank the 바카라 사이트 for the strong support of St. George바카라 사이트檚 Park.听When it opens later this year, it will provide an inspirational boost to our development work across all communities. The FA remains firmly committed to ensuring football is for everyone and that prejudice has no place.바카라 사이트�
Nic Coward, General Secretary said:
바카라 사이트淭he Premier League and Clubs are committed to raising standards both on and off the pitch.听 A huge amount of work has been done to ensure everyone feels welcome, and abuse is dealt with. Clubs, the players and managers, have worked to raise awareness and change attitudes, and to remove discrimination. Most recently the Get On With The Game initiative has made a positive difference, and stewarding has been reviewed to make sure today바카라 사이트檚 challenges are being met.
바카라 사이트淗owever, as recent events have also reminded us, there is no room for complacency and we can always do more.听 Arrests in football are at their lowest since records began, and we are determined to use all means to educate, prevent and deter, and to use sanctions available to us. We look forward to working with the authorities so that any offenders know abuse will not be tolerated, and acted on.바카라 사이트�
The Premier League is also to work closely with the Police e-crime units to improve the way online racist and grossly offensive behaviour is identified and dealt with. This will build on the work already achieved and raise awareness of the Premier League바카라 사이트檚 initiative that promotes a positive atmosphere at matches.
The Football League chairman Greg Clarke also announced that he is to sign the 바카라 사이트바카라 사이트檚 Sports Charter to tackle homophobia and transphobia in sport on behalf of the 72 league clubs that make up the Championship, League 1 and League 2 divisions. The Football League join the 20 Premier League Clubs that signed up earlier this month to unite everyone who loves sport behind a pledge to reject homophobia and transphobia abuse both in the stands and on the field.
Greg Clarke, Chairman of the said:听
바카라 사이트淔ootball League Clubs are at the heart of local communities throughout the country and, together, we are committed to tackling all forms of discrimination, head on.听 Everybody should be able to play, watch and enjoy sport regardless of their background and we will continue to play our part in promoting equality and diversity in English and Welsh football.听 To this end, Football League clubs from all three divisions have authorised me to sign the 바카라 사이트바카라 사이트檚 Charter tackling homophobia and transphobia in sport on their behalf. 바카라 사이트�
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