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Blatter says clubs may be demoted over racism

FIFA president Sepp Blatter said in St Petersburg on Sunday that clubs where racist incidents occurred could face punishments of anything from points deduction or even demotion.

Sepp Blatter (centre) speaks at a news conference in St Petersburg on Sunday. The FIFA said clubs where racist incidents occurred could face punishments of anything from points deduction or even demotion.

The 76-year-old Swiss added that without heavy punishment racism would remain within the sport.

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