BRUCE BUCK reckons nobody is doing enough to wipe out the scourge of racism in football grounds.
Chelsea’s chairman believes dressing rooms are happily mixed, unlike the terraces.
Spurs and the police closed their investigation after failing to find evidence of racial abuse against Antonio RudigerCredit: PA:Press Association
Stamford bridge chairman Bruce Buck says the blight of racism in football reflects problems in the wider world
Buck spoke out after Blues defender Antonio Rudiger’s claims he was subjected to monkey chants at Tottenham failed to weed out a culprit and the investigation by police and Spurs has been closed.
Buck said: “To fight discrimination, we’re never doing enough — we’re not doing enough, no one’s doing enough.
“When we solve the problem we can say we’re doing enough but, until then, no one’s doing enough.
‘SOCIETAL PROBLEM’
“The players know, not just Toni Rudiger but all the players, how supportive we are in those kinds of things.
“They are very much aware of it and I do think they are appreciative of it.
“From a player perspective, a football team is about as integrated as you can get.
“And I think it’s very disappointing to the players to see these kinds of events.
“Recent incidents of discrimination in sport and other areas make this all the more important.
Racism and discrimination is not just a football problem but a societal problem reflected in football stadia.”
Serie A club Lazio have been fined £17,000 after fans were found to have racially insulted opponent Mario Balotelli in Sunday’s 2-1 win at Brescia.
It is just the latest incident in a string of racism issues plaguing Italian football.
Former Manchester City livewire Balo — who scored the hosts’ opener — said “shame on you” in an Instagram post to the Lazio fans.
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard responds to Jose Mourinho’s Rudiger accusations
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
