Tuesday 20 November 2007

Bulgarian football against racism

The first national conference against racism in Bulgarian football produced huge debates and some fierce reactions. The organising committee came to the conclusion that the event was very useful in stopping discriminatory actions and taking preventive measures among the new generation. The event was organised in co-operation with UEFA and was the first step in a series of activities designed to raise awareness of the issues and underline football’s determination to tackle them.

Bulgarian football clubs, players and fan clubs were represented, as well as the sport’s governing bodies, representatives of the police and education. All of them pointed out the determination to fight this problem. Special guests at the event, representing UEFA and FARE network, were Kurt Wachter from Austria and Valeriu Nicolae from Romania.

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