Dutch racists to be investigated by UEFA

Last updated : 26 September 2002 By Chris Parry
UEFA spokesman Mike Lee said:

"We are going to investigate. I spoke to the venue director and he said there was evidence of racist abuse, which we obviously totally condemn. Once we've completed the investigation, if the evidence is there - and we believe it is - then this will be referred to our disciplinary body. It is Eindhoven's second offence, so we have to look at it very seriously."

"Clubs tend to appeal to so we have to be considered in the way we go about it and it's not something that UEFA can solve on its own. Everyone in football has a responsibility here - the national football associations, the clubs, the fans and the police. A combination of education and disciplined reaction is what we do to tackle it but, sadly, it keeps arising and it's something football should be ashamed of."

Quite right - Let's hope PSV get dealt with once and for all.